Birth Flashcards
1
Q
Stage of birth 1
A
Towards end of pregnancy uterus begins to contract contractions are called labour . Contractions cause amnion to burst “waters break”
2
Q
Stage 2
A
Cervix widens contractions cause baby’s head to be pushed out through cervix and vagina umbilical cord cut and baby breathes for first time
3
Q
Stage 3
A
Uterus begins to contract after baby’s born high pushes out afterbirth
4
Q
What us afterbirth
A
Placenta and rest of umbilical cord
5
Q
Benefits of breastfeeding
A
Nutrients
Antibodies protect baby from infection
