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Lie - ANSWER-the relationship of the long axis of the fetus to the long axis of the uterus Attitude - ANSWER-The relationship of the fetal head and limbs to the fetal trunk. Presentation - ANSWER-The part of the fetus which lies in the lower segment of the uterus. Denominator - ANSWER-A fixed point on the presenting part used to describe position. Position - ANSWER-The relationship of a denominator to the quadrants of the maternal pelvis eg. left occipto anterior (LOA) Engagement - ANSWER-The largest diameter of the presenting part has passed through the pelvic brim. Pelvic brim widest from side to side. At the level of the ischial spines 0 = engagement. Station - ANSWER-refers to the level of presenting part in relation to the maternal ischial spines, whihc represent the narrowest diameter through which the fetus must pass, +stations indicates that the presenting part of the fetus has descended past the ischial spines. Mechanisms of labour - ANSWER-Passive movements of the fetus as it passes through the birth canal, adapting to the shape of the maternal pelvis. Normal labour - ANSWER-A process by which the fetus, placenta and membranes are expelled through the birth canal. normal labour begins spontaneously without intervention, with the fetus presenting by the vertex-duration 4-24hours. Pre term labour - ANSWER-onset of labour before 37weeks of pregnancy. Antenatal period - ANSWER-time of conception until the onset of labour. Post Partum/Puerperium - ANSWER-the period taken for the reproductive organs to return to their pregravid state which is usually six weeks following childbirth Gravid - ANSWER-pregnant Para - ANSWER-this term is used to describMidwifery Exam Questions and Answers 100% Accurate(SCORED A+)