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