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