What is measured from the beginning of one contraction to the beginning of the next contraction?

A. Contraction lasting 85 seconds. While contractions longer than 90 seconds should be reported due to the risk of uterine hyperstimulation, an 85-second contraction is within normal limits.

B. Fetal heart rate 100/min for a 10-min period. A fetal heart rate of 100/min indicates bradycardia, which can signify fetal distress. Fetal bradycardia (below 110 beats per minute) lasting more than 10 minutes is an emergency.

C. Contraction resting period 35 seconds. A 35-second resting period between contractions is short but not abnormal enough to require immediate reporting unless accompanied by signs of fetal distress.

D. Four contractions in a 10-min period. Four contractions in 10 minutes is normal during active labor, where uterine activity is expected to increase.

A. Bloody show from the vagina: Bloody show is a normal sign during the second stage of labor, indicating that the cervix is dilating and the labor is progressing. It does not require immediate reporting.

B. Early decelerations in the FHR: Early decelerations are often a benign finding during labor, typically caused by head compression and do not usually indicate distress.

C. Uterine contraction lasting 2 minutes: A uterine contraction lasting 2 minutes is considered prolonged, and this can lead to decreased blood flow to the fetus, resulting in fetal distress. The provider should be notified.

D. Pelvic pressure with contractions: Pelvic pressure is a normal part of the second stage of labor as the fetus descends into the birth canal. This is an expected finding and does not require immediate reporting.