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Physiology of Labor and Birth

Across
The pregnancy phase characterized by cervical ripening and initation of uterine activy.
The ______ is the relationship of the fetal skull to the maternal pelvis.
Placenta separates centrally. Fetal smooth shiny side exits
The relaxation of this sphincter _____ occurs during labor and may increase reflux or Nausea/ vomiting.
The ____ arch should be at least 90 degrees for ideal fetal passage.
The phases of contraction include increment ______ , decrement, and relaxation
These sutures are located between the parietal bone and the upper margin of the occipital bone.
Phase of beginning of regular contractions. Results progressive, rapid cervical dilation
The hallmark hormonal change of labor is a transition from progesterone dominance to ______ dominance.
This element is responsible for the mechanism of uterine contractions
Down
_______________ occurs with formation of edematous swelling over the most dependent portion of the presenting head due to increased pressure on the presenting part. This swelling crosses suture lines (2 words)
Produced by amnion, chorion, decidua and promotes uterine contractile activity and cervical ripping.
The 3 pelvic diameters to consider for fetal passage include inlet, midplane, and ____.
Considered to be the ideal pelvic shape for fetal passage.
Cervical change that is documented in terms of centimeters (closed to 10cm)
This vital sign increases with contraction
____ is the term for when the fetal head psses through the pelvic inlet during labor.
Inlet shape of an anthropoid pelvis.
Stimulated by expression of oxytocin genes in chorio-decidua. Produced in the hypothalamus and secreted by posterior pituitary gland. Similar to vasopressin
The ______ is the relationship of the long axis of the fetus to the long axis of the mother.