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