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What are the components of labor known as the 4Ps?
What are the components of labor known as the 4Ps?
Which theory suggests that any hollow organ stretched to its maximum potential will contract and expel its content?
Which theory suggests that any hollow organ stretched to its maximum potential will contract and expel its content?
What is the main cause of sudden drop in progesterone near delivery according to the text?
What is the main cause of sudden drop in progesterone near delivery according to the text?
What are the important landmarks of the true pelvis mentioned in the text?
What are the important landmarks of the true pelvis mentioned in the text?
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'Pressure on the cervix stimulates release of oxytocin from the maternal posterior pituitary gland' - This statement aligns with which labor theory mentioned in the text?
'Pressure on the cervix stimulates release of oxytocin from the maternal posterior pituitary gland' - This statement aligns with which labor theory mentioned in the text?
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Study Notes
Labor Components
- The 4Ps of labor are Power, Passage, Passenger, and Psyche
Labor Theories
- The Ferguson's Reflex theory suggests that any hollow organ stretched to its maximum potential will contract and expel its content
Hormonal Changes
- The main cause of sudden drop in progesterone near delivery is the fetus's hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis
Pelvis Landmarks
- Important landmarks of the true pelvis mentioned in the text include the ischial spines, ischial tuberosities, and sacroiliac joints
Oxytocin Release
- Pressure on the cervix stimulates release of oxytocin from the maternal posterior pituitary gland, which aligns with the Ferguson's Reflex theory
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Test your knowledge on the theories and components of labor with this quiz. From the 4Ps of labor to theories such as the Uterine Stretch Theory and Prostaglandin Theory, this quiz covers essential concepts in the labor process.
