Labour and delivery mnemonic

Cardinal movements of labour

The mnemonic

Every Day Few Infants Enter Rather Easily

What each word stands for

  • EveryEngagement of the head
  • DayDescent
  • FewFlexion
  • InfantsInternal rotation
  • EnterExtension
  • RatherRestitution
  • EasilyExternal rotation

Why it matters clinically

Lets you place any labour finding in its correct step of delivery.

Where it stops being reliable

Gives the order only. It does not explain why each movement happens or cover expulsion of the shoulders.

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What is the Labour and delivery mnemonic?

Every Day Few Infants Enter Rather Easily. It helps you recall: Cardinal movements of labour.

What does "Every" stand for?

Engagement of the head

What does "Day" stand for?

Descent

What does "Few" stand for?

Flexion

What are all the parts of the Every Day Few Infants Enter Rather Easily mnemonic?

Every: Engagement of the head; Day: Descent; Few: Flexion; Infants: Internal rotation; Enter: Extension; Rather: Restitution; Easily: External rotation.

Which topic does this mnemonic belong to?

It belongs to Labour and delivery in OBG.

Where does this mnemonic stop being reliable?

Gives the order only. It does not explain why each movement happens or cover expulsion of the shoulders.

How is this useful clinically?

Lets you place any labour finding in its correct step of delivery.

How do I make this mnemonic stick?

Say it aloud, write it from memory tomorrow, then again in a week. Then test yourself on a OBG question about Labour and delivery.

Is this a standard mnemonic?

It is a teaching aid written or adapted by our team. Some resemble ones students share informally. Check any fact that matters in a standard source.