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What is the medical term for the process of giving birth?
Parturition
Define preterm labor.
Labor prior to 37 completed weeks
What are the characteristics of normal labor (euthocia)?
(1) Spontaneous in onset and at term. (2) With vertex presentation. (3) Without undue prolongation. (4) Natural termination with minimal aids. (5) Without having any complications affecting the health of the mother and/or the baby.
What is mini-labor?
Expulsion of a previable live fetus in a miniature form
How is delivery different from labor?
Delivery is the expulsion or extraction of a viable fetus out of the womb, and can occur without labor as in elective cesarean section.
Study Notes
Childbirth Process
- The medical term for the process of giving birth is parturition.
Preterm Labor
- Preterm labor is defined as labor that occurs before 37 weeks of gestation.
Normal Labor (Euthocia)
- Normal labor, also known as euthocia, is characterized by:
- A regular, gradual increase in uterine contractions
- Cervical dilation at a rate of 1-2 cm per hour
- A steady progress of labor with a normal fetal heart rate
Mini-Labor
- Mini-labor, also known as false labor, is a type of contractions that:
- Are irregular and do not increase in intensity
- Do not cause cervical dilation
- Are often accompanied by back pain and a hard belly
Labor vs. Delivery
- Labor refers to the process of contractions that help move the baby down the birth canal
- Delivery refers to the actual birth of the baby, which is the culmination of the labor process
Test your knowledge of the series of events that take place in the genital organs to expel the products of conception out of the womb, including preterm labor and mini-labor. Learn about the characteristics of regular uterine contractions and more.
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