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