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