3 Stages Of Labour Flashcards
1
Q
What is dilation ?
A
The cervix thins and starts to open up
2
Q
At what measurement is fully dilated ?
A
10 cm
3
Q
What do contractions help to do ?
A
Help push the baby through the canal
4
Q
What is crowning ?
A
When the top of the baby’s head emerges from the vagina
5
Q
What are the plates called in the baby’s head ?
A
Cranial plates
6
Q
What is a breech birth ?
A
When the baby’s legs or bottom are pointing downwards instead of the head
7
Q
In which stage does the amniotic sack break ? And what are the ‘waters’ actually called ?
A
First stage
Amniotic fluid
8
Q
What are forceps used for ?
A
Inscnvihfsn
9
Q
What is the name of the mucus that comes out of the cervix during the first stage of labour ?
A
A plug
