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What defines the term 'viability' in the context of pregnancy?
The reasonable chance of the fetus to survive outside the uterus, usually at the end of 28 weeks of gestation
What is fetal lie in the context of pregnancy?
The relationship between the long axis of the fetus with respect to the long axis of the mother
What does fetal attitude refer to in the context of pregnancy?
The relationship of the fetal parts to one another (e.g. the head and extremities flexed against the body)
What is fetal position in the context of pregnancy?
The relationship of the fetal parts that presents in the pelvis to the four quadrants of the maternal pelvis
What defines the onset of labor in pregnancy?
Onset of regular painful contractions with progressive cervical effacement and dilatation of the cervix accompanied by descent of the presenting part
Study Notes
Pregnancy Terminology
- Viability refers to the point at which a fetus is able to survive outside the womb, typically around 24 weeks of gestation.
- Fetal lie refers to the orientation of the fetus within the uterus, which can be longitudinal, transverse, or oblique.
- Fetal attitude refers to the posture of the fetus, such as flexion or extension, which can affect its movement and positioning within the womb.
- Fetal position refers to the location of the fetus's body parts in relation to the mother's body, such as the head being down or up.
- Onset of labor is defined by the World Health Organization (WHO) as regular, painful contractions that occur at least every 5 minutes, with a cervical dilation of at least 4 cm.
Test your knowledge of labor and delivery with this quiz. Explore the stages of labor, from the onset of painful contractions to the expulsion of the fetus, placenta, and membranes. Brush up on the concept of viability and the factors that influence a fetus's chance of survival outside the uterus.
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