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| relation of fetal parts to each other, normally in flexion |
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| uterine contractions, preparing for the uterus for labor, "false labor" |
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| uterine muscles contracting/shortening, causing dilation and effacement |
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| descent of the fetus to at least zero station |
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| measurement of the fetus in relationship to the ischial spines |
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| relationship of a poin of reference on the presenting part to the pelvic quadrants of the mother |
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| the fetal part that is presenting thru the cervix |
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| long axis of the fetus tothe long axis of the uterus |
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| loss of the mucous plug also at the point of maximum dilation |
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| soft seams of the fetal head |
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| as fetus engages and descends the head is more flexed |
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| fetus accommodates the changes in the diameter of the pelvis |
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| head extends thru the birth canal |
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| neonates head re-aligns with it's back |
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| delivery of the entire body |
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