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