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- Significant correlation was detected between the length of the purple line and cervical dilatation and the station of the fetal head
- The purple line was significantly more likely to be present in women in spontaneous labor, when compared with those women admitted for induction of labor
Then, How accurate is purple line? Appearance of the purple line in the prediction of labor progress had 902% sensitivity, 453% specificity, 881% positive predictive value, 510% negative predictive value in the first stage of labor and had 876% sensitivity, 524% specificity, 965% positive predictive value, 220% negative predictive value in the
How can I check my dilation? Check for dilation Try to insert the tips of your fingers into your cervix If one fingertip fits through your cervix, you’re considered one centimeter dilated If two fit, you’re two centimeters dilated If there’s additional space in the opening, try to estimate how many fingertips would fit to determine dilation
in the same way, What are the first signs of Labour? There are several signs that labour might be starting, including:
- contractions or tightenings
- a “show”, when the plug of mucus from your cervix (entrance to your womb, or uterus) comes away
- backache
- an urge to go to the toilet, which is caused by your baby’s head pressing on your bowel
- your waters breaking
What color is the contraction line? Contractions are in red When you’re looking at the screen, the fetal heart rate is usually on the top and the contractions at the bottom When the machine prints out graph paper, you’ll see the fetal heart rate to the left and the contractions to the right
How can I tell if I am dilating?
Try to insert the tips of your fingers into your cervix If one fingertip fits through your cervix, you’re considered one centimeter dilated If two fit, you’re two centimeters dilated If there’s additional space in the opening, try to estimate how many fingertips would fit to determine dilation
How can I dilate faster?
Getting up and moving around may help speed dilation by increasing blood flow Walking around the room, doing simple movements in bed or chair, or even changing positions may encourage dilation
