Matching Pairs ReproductionOnline version Intrapartum terms by Morgan K 1 TRUE labor: Contraction strength 2 FALSE labor: Contraction discomfort 3 FALSE labor: Contractions 4 FALSE labor: Contraction strength 5 TRUE labor: Contractions 6 Braxton-Hicks 7 Lightening 8 Nesting 9 TRUE labor: Contraction discomfort 10 Bloody Show 11 Cervical Changes 12 Spontaneous rupture of the mebranes Contraction discomfort = starts in the back and radiates to abdomen Cervix changes to a shortened, thinned segment Contraction discomfort = usually felt in the front of abdomen only Contraction strength = usually weak; not getting stronger with time Contractions 4-6 mins apart; lasting 30-60 seconds Sudden gush or steady leakage of fluids Contractions irregular; not occurring closely together Uterus lowers & moves into an anterior position Mucous plug is expelled; cervical capillaries release some blood Increased energy level reported by some women Tightening or pulling sensation at the top of the uterus Contraction strength = stronger with time; vaginal pressure present