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