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