![]() This is discussed in the module on process of labor but basically you can see in this image that zero station means the fetus is at the ischial spines of the pelvis. Descent is spoken in terms of the station that the fetus is in. Flexion is that chin to chest to help the fetus move it’s way out. Now descent, so the fetus is moving further towards the “exit” and flexion of the head occurs. This can happen a few weeks before delivery and is also known as “lightening”. This is the head in the pelvis engaged in and not moving back up. These are the movements that the fetus does to find its way out. The mechanisms of labor are known as the cardinal movements. In this lesson I will explain how labor and the delivery occurs and your role in assisting the patient in a successful delivery. False: Contractions are not regular, do not get stronger or closer together, stop with rest, hydration, and activity.True: contractions can be timed regular, get stronger and closer together, do not stop with rest or activity.Amniotic fluid has a pH of 7-7.5 and will turn test strip blue.May need to perform Nitrazine test to determine if mother has urinated or ruptured membranes.Fetal head will be on cervix and will stimulate uterine contractions and therefore labor Absence of the buffer of the amniotic fluid in uterus. ![]()
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