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| long, difficult, or abnormal labor. Dx when there is an alteration in the progress of labor related to cervical dilation and/or descent of the fetus. |
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| abnormal UC's that prevent the normal progress of cervical dilation or descent of the fetus. |
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| peptide synthesized by the hypothalamus that is transported to the posterior lobe of the pituitary gland, where it is released in the maternal circulation in response to vaginal and cervical stretching; release stimulates uterine contractions. |
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| Tachysystole (overstimulation/excessive uterine activity. Defined as 5 or more UC's in 10 minutes over a 30 minute window; UC's lasting 2 minutes or longer; or UC's occuring within 1 minutes of eachother) |
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| most concerning side effect of oxytocin... |
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| process of physical softening and opening of the cervix in the preparation for labor and birth |
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| Bishop score (6 or more is considered favorable for successful induction of labor --> cervix is ripe) |
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| Typically the cervical status is assessed by using the ... |
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