Anatomy and Physiology of Birth Flashcards
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What is the 'bloody show' during labor?
Answer: Pink or red-tinged mucus discharge as the cervix dilates
Bloody show is the passage of the mucus plug mixed with blood as the cervix begins to dilate and efface.
What is 'station' in obstetrics?
Answer: The position of the fetal presenting part relative to the ischial spines
Station describes how far the fetal presenting part has descended in the pelvis, measured in centimeters above (-) or below (+) the ischial spines.
What are Braxton Hicks contractions?
Answer: Irregular practice contractions that do not cause cervical change
Braxton Hicks contractions are irregular, often painless practice contractions that do not cause progressive cervical dilation.
Which fetal position is considered most optimal for labor and vaginal birth?
Answer: Occiput anterior (OA)
Occiput anterior (OA) position, where the baby faces the mother's back, allows the smallest diameter of the head to navigate the pelvis.
What is the fundus of the uterus?
Answer: The top portion of the uterus
The fundus is the uppermost rounded portion of the uterus, and fundal height measurements help track fetal growth during pregnancy.
What is colostrum?
Answer: The first milk produced, rich in antibodies and immune factors
Colostrum is the thick, yellowish first milk produced during late pregnancy and the first days postpartum, packed with immunoglobulins and nutrients.