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