5 Questions
Is the mature fetus age considered to be between 37-42 weeks?
True
Is labour defined as the onset of regular painful contractions with progressive effacement and dilatation of the cervix?
True
Is the first stage of labour characterized by regular, increasing frequency, and stronger contractions?
True
Is the show evidence of mucus mixed with blood or mucus plug a sign of the onset of labour?
True
Are the 3P's that influence the progress of labour: Power, Passenger, and Passage?
True
Study Notes
Labour and Fetal Development
- A mature fetus is considered to be between 37-42 weeks of gestation.
Labour Onset and Progression
- Labour is defined as the onset of regular painful contractions with progressive effacement and dilatation of the cervix.
- The first stage of labour is characterized by regular, increasing frequency, and stronger contractions.
- The "show" (a plug of mucus mixed with blood) is a sign of the onset of labour.
Factors Influencing Labour Progress
- The 3P's that influence the progress of labour are: • Power (uterine contractions) • Passenger (fetus) • Passage (pelvis and birth canal)
Test your knowledge on the stages of labour, factors influencing progress, diagnosis, and management. Learn about the definition of normal labour and the factors that help determine if labour is normal.
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