3 stages of labor Flashcards
1
Q
longest stage
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2
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6-8 hrs for 1st birth 2-5hrs for second
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3
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bloody show
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1
4
Q
water breaks
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1
5
Q
cervix dilates and becomes thinner
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1
6
Q
baby moves into birthing position
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1
7
Q
contractions start (weak and short>long and string)
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1
8
Q
50min-1.5hrs
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2
9
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ends when cervix is fully dilated
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1
10
Q
mom needs to relax so muscles don’t tighten
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1
11
Q
contractions are 24 min apart and first
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2
12
Q
episiotomy may be reformed
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2
13
Q
labor room/delivery room
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2
14
Q
mom needs to start pushing
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2
15
Q
forceps or vacuum may be used
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