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Normal Labour Physio
Obstetrics
Question | Answer |
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What is lie? | Longitudinal axis of foetus in relation to longitudinal axis of the mother |
what is presentation? | Anatomical portion of foetus closest to pelvic inlet determined on abd exam |
presenting part ( define) | anatomical portion of foetus closest to pelvic inlet determined by vag exam |
normal presenting part | cephalic presentation (foetal head) |
define labour | process where uterine contraction are accompanied by dilatation and effacement of cervix leading to expulsion of foetus and placenta thru birth canal |
symptoms of onset of labour | 1. painful regular contractions 2. bloody show 3. sensation of wanting to use bathroom 4. spontaneous ROM |
mechanism for normal vaginal delivery | 1. engagement 2. descent with flexion 3. internal rotation 4. extension 6. ext rotation and restitution 7. expulsion |