Relier Pairs ReproductionVersion en ligne Intrapartum terms par Morgan K 1 FALSE labor: Contractions 2 Spontaneous rupture of the mebranes 3 Nesting 4 Braxton-Hicks 5 Bloody Show 6 Cervical Changes 7 Lightening 8 TRUE labor: Contraction discomfort 9 TRUE labor: Contraction strength 10 TRUE labor: Contractions 11 FALSE labor: Contraction discomfort 12 FALSE labor: Contraction strength Contraction discomfort = usually felt in the front of abdomen only Increased energy level reported by some women Contraction strength = stronger with time; vaginal pressure present Contractions 4-6 mins apart; lasting 30-60 seconds Contraction strength = usually weak; not getting stronger with time Contraction discomfort = starts in the back and radiates to abdomen Tightening or pulling sensation at the top of the uterus Mucous plug is expelled; cervical capillaries release some blood Uterus lowers & moves into an anterior position Cervix changes to a shortened, thinned segment Sudden gush or steady leakage of fluids Contractions irregular; not occurring closely together