Which of the following can occur during labour as a result of excessive anxiety and fear Quizlet

Decent is when the baby starts to descent to cervix. This is measured by the station.

Engagement is when the baby reached the ischial spine of mommas pelvis

Flexion is when the babys head begins flexion until the chin is to the chest.

Internal rotation is when the fetus enters the pelvis head first. The occiput is facing mommas left or right side. Contractions pushing baby down make it turn till occiput is directly under symphis pubis.

Extension is when baby pushes through symphis pubis. The baby must now negotiate the curve

External rotation is when the head turns from one side to realign with the shoulders then with the body .

Expulsion is when the baby is born anterior the posterior shoulder followed by the rest of the body.