Explain the difference between dilation and effacement.
Dilation- Wide Effacement- How long
The second stage of dilation is
Active 5-7
___________ is a condition in which the umbilical cord is wrapped around the baby's neck.
Nuchal Cord
Nurses will come around to your room after delivery and press on your belly to check for .
Uterus Shrinkage
List AND describe TWO out of the five ways you can induce labor. Be sure to tell me the name of the method and describe how that method works.
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a white deposit covering the skin of a baby at birth. This is used to help the baby from shriveling up like a prune and has been known to improve the immune system after birth.
Vernix Caseosa
The third stage of dilation is
transitional 8-10
______________ is someone who can perform gynecological exams, order and epidural and deliver your baby at home or at a birthing facility.
Midwife
Name and describe TWO postpartum complications that can occur after delivering a baby.
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What are 5 reasons why a woman may need to have a c-section? Be as SPECIFIC AS POSSIBLE.
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Meconium is the babies first ________.
Poop
Which procedure includes harvesting stem cells from the umbilical cord.
Cord Banking
A ____________ Uterus is when the uterus is shaped like a heart.
Bicornuate
What is Incomplete Breech?
One foot up one foot down.
The drop or the baby's change in position
Lightening
The first stage of labor is
Dilation of the Cervix
Your mensuration cycle will start typically ____________ after giving birth.
6-8 weeks
Baby blues will typically go away after
2 weeks or 14 days
The OTHER name for the Second stage of labor is
Expulsion
List the 7 layers of a caesarian section from the top to delivery the baby.
A surgical cut made during child labor to widen the birth canal. This will be stitched back up after birth.
Episiotomy
What is Frank Breech?
Both feet up by the head
What indication lets the baby know when he/she can take their fist breath?
Oxygen hitting the cheeks
How long should contractions be apart before going to the hospital.
15-20 min
Epidurals can _________________ the labor process.
Slow Down
_____________ is when the placenta is covering the cervix
Placenta Previa
This substance accumulates at the cervix during pregnancy. When the cervix begins to open wider, this is discharged and may be slightly bloody. Labor may begin soon after.
Mucus Plug
_______ is a serious pregnancy condition that occurs when the placenta grows too deeply into the uterine wall.
Placenta Accreta
Name TWO of the complication instruments used in vaginal delivery.
Forceps, Vacuum Extraction
List THREE risk factors of postpartum depression.
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Breastfeeding is HIGHLY recommended because it will help shrink your _________.
Uterus
Which procedure has benefits that allow the baby to get as much of the blood, oxygen and nutrients as possible. It's typically done a few minutes after birth.
DCC or Delayed Cord Clamping
What is Complete Breech?
Both feet down
_____________ is an extremely rare condition at which the mother experiences hallucinations, delusions, anxiety, rapid mood swings and bizarre behavior.
Postpartum Psychosis
The Fist stage of dilation is
Latent Stage 0-4CM
What percentage of American women choose to have an epidural?
50%
___________ is the Greek meaning of “Woman's Servant”, can assist in making birthing decision but doesn't have in depth medical training.
Doula
is when the babies head is too big to pass through the mothers pelvis resulting in failure to progress.
CPD
About how long does it take an epidural to kick in?
15-20min
About _________ of pregnancies end in a miscarriage.
15%
How long does it take to completely heal from a c-section.
8 weeks
The third stage of labor is
Delivery of the Placenta
The placenta is also called the
Afterbirth
_______ is when the placenta separates from the wall of the uterus before birth.
Placenta Abruption
area between the vagina and rectum.
Perineum
Explain how a mother might feel after the delivery of the placenta?
Shaky, Cold and tired
What percentage of expecting mothers water actually breaks naturally.
15%
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