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The increasing labor contractions of childbirth are an example of?
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The increasingly forceful labor contractions during childbirth are an example of?
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What is the medical term meaning rhythmic contractions that expand the opening of the cervix during childbirth?
Labor - APEXLabor
At how many weeks can you start having false labor?
False labor, or Braxton-Hicks contractions usually occur in the 2 weeks prior to real labor, especially with the first childbirth.
What is an example of a positive feedback to maintain homeostasis?
blood clotting labor contractions
What stage of labor is childbirth?
In this phase, contractions are longer and more regular, usually occurring about every two minutes. These stronger contractions are also more painful.
How is the beginning of childbirth diagnosed?
For women who choose to deliver in a hospital, a diagnosis of active labor is generally made if contractions are regular and strong, and the cervix is effacing and/or dilating noticeably on an hourly basis.
What is another term for labor pain?
Labor contractions might be the best term but not all contractions are painful.
What are the signs of contractions?
The strongest indication that contractions are occurring in association with true labor is that the contractions begin to occur at regular intervals. This is contrary to Braxton-Hicks contractions, which are spontaneous, random uterine contractions that do not occur with actual labor.
What function does Pitocin serve as?
Pitocin is used in childbirth to induce labor. There are several risks associated with the use of pitocin including fetal distress, painful contractions, and increased likelihood of requesting an epidural.
How do you know your in labor if your contractions are not painful?
Labor contractions are painful and you can't ignore them. If they are not painful then they are just Braxton Hicks.
What is the effect of pitocin?
Pitocin is a drug used to bring on labor contractions during childbirth. The side effects include irregular heartbeat, extreme thirst, fainting, seizure, headache, and unusual bleeding or bruising.
What is the longest part of childbirth?
Labor!
