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