13. Flashcards
1
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Birth
A
Birth is the process by which the fully developed baby, altogether with the structures, leave the mothers body
2
Q
How long does vaginal birth last for
A
Vaginal birth lasts beewten 6-12 hours
3
Q
What are the 3 stages of vaginal birth
A
- Labor: longest stage, it consists of increasing muscular contractions of the uterus. The pressure cause breaks the amniotic sac and allows the babys pasage.
- Delivery: the head comes out first,the one shoulder, then the rest of the body. The umbilical cord is cut.
- Afterbirth: after delivery, new contractions push the placenta, remainders of the umbilical cord and the amniotic sac out of the uterus
4
Q
Cesaerean section or induced labor
A
Cesaerean section or induced labor is a surgical technique used in cases when vaginal birth is athreat to the mother and baby