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