Normal Labor Part 2 Lecture Notes

These flashcards include key terms and concepts related to stages of labor, monitoring guidelines, and nursing interventions.

Pre-labor signs

Signs indicating that labor may soon begin, such as lightening, low back ache, vaginal discharge, and others.

False labor

Characterized by no cervical changes, irregular contractions, and discomfort located at the front.

True labor

Characterized by cervical dilation, effacement, and progressively regular contractions.

Stage I: Dilation/effacement

The first stage of labor, subdivided into latent, active, and transition phases.

Latent phase

The early phase of labor (0-3 cm dilated) with mild contractions.

Active phase

Phase of labor (4-7 cm dilated) with moderate to strong contractions.

Transition phase

Final phase of stage I labor (8-10 cm dilated) with strong, overwhelming contractions.

FHR Monitoring Guidelines

Recommendations for monitoring fetal heart rate, including continuous assessment upon admission.

Fetal Distress

Condition of non-reassuring fetal heart rate tracing requiring specific nursing actions.

Prolapsed Cord Management

Actions to take when the umbilical cord slips below the presenting part, necessitating emergency measures.

Stage II: Expulsion

Second stage of labor involving the mother's active pushing and delivery of the baby.

Cardinal Movements

Movements the fetus makes during labor to navigate through the birth canal.