Correct Answer - Option 2 : Cervix progressively effaced and dilated
Concept:
False labor manifestation is as follow
- Contractions don't come regularly and they don't come together.
- Contractions stop with walking or at rest or with a change in position.
- Pain is usually felt only in the front.
- Cervix does not change with contractions.
- In false labor, the woman experiences abdominal discomfort.
Clinical Finding of True Labor
- Regular uterine contractions that increase in frequency, lasting about 30-70 seconds each.
- Strength and duration. Contractions do not disappear when lying down or walking around
- Effacement and dilation of the cervix.
Before the start of labor, there may be some early signs:
- Breathing and urination may suddenly be easier.
- Vaginal discharge or mucus may have a brownish, pink, or reddish tinge (known as the bloody show).
- Might experience an upset stomach or diarrhea.
- Might experience a slight increase in blood pressure.
- The mucus plug may come out all at once or break off over several days.
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False labor Irregular contractions of the uterus before actual labor and without dilation of the cervix.
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True labor has strong and regular contractions.