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