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Latent Phase of Labor - ANSWER Onset of labor until cervical dilation reaches 4-6 m Long arc rotation - ANSWER Most commonly performed by babies beginning labor in LOP presentation FHR Variability: controlling system - ANSWER Parasympathetic/sympathetic nervous system Pudendal Anesthesia Administration - ANSWER Ideal timing to administer in multip women is at 8-9cm, just before complete dilation, to cover birth and repair Sudden fetal bradycardia in 2nd stage - ANSWER commonly caused by a vagal response in the fetus related to descent Engagement occurs when - ANSWER Widest diameter of the presenting part descends to or below the pelvic inlet The widest diameter of the fetal head is the biparietal diameter Iron Deficiency Labs - ANSWER Microcytic, hypochromic