Birth Flashcards
Lightening
The head of the baby rotates down to the uterus and lightens pressure on the mother
Labor
Involuntary uterine contractions. The longest stage of the birth process, with the greatest variability of time.
Effacement and Dilation
The cervix thins out and then opens up.
Transition
When the baby begins to pass through the cervix
Crowning
When the baby is out of the mother.
What are the three birthing stages?
Labor, birth of child and afterbirth
What are the 3 dimensions of labor?
- Frequency of labor contractions
- Duration of contractions
- Pain level
Birth of the child
begins with transition. there is variation here also in terms of how long this lasts. The baby leaving the mother.
Afterbirth
shortest stage of the birth process, the expulsion of the placenta.
How many births are from c-sections in America?
a third
Transverse
When the baby is sideways in the womb.
Breech
When the legs of the baby comes out first.
C-section
cutting of muscles in a women get the baby out of the womb.
Midwives
women who assisted in labor, this is an ancient times practice of labor
Medical Model
When labor is used to be an example for a class.
