Birth-room Husbandry Flashcards
1
Q
What can you tell by observing the waters when they break?
A
Color: clear is normal. Yellow or brown indicate meconium.
Smell: odorless is normal. Smell indicated infection.
Amount: trickle is normal. A gush could indicate a prolapsed umbilical cord.
2
Q
What are the three stages of birth?
A
Labor. Transition. Pushing.
