Early decelerations - ANSWER-Head compression
Acceleration - ANSWER-Okay! Outstanding! This is what we want
Late decelerations - ANSWER-placental insufficiency
Stage 1 of labor (early) - ANSWER-Cervix 0 to 5 cm
initial labor is 6-8 hrs
very irregular contractions
placenta previa - ANSWER-Bight red blood
NO PAIN
The placenta is growing over the cervical open
NO VAGINAL EXAMS!
placental abruption - ANSWER-Dark red or no blood
Painful
Placenta tears away from the cervix
Emergency delivery?
Stage 1 of labor (active) - ANSWER-Cervix 6 to 10 cm
regular contractions, every 1.5-5 mins
last 40-90 secs