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