Chapter 4 Part 1 - Birth Flashcards
1
Q
How many stages does does labour require?
A
3 stages.
2
Q
What is the first stage of labour?
A
- Begins with contraptions 10 - 20mins apart.
- Ends with cervix fully dilated
- 8 - 14 hours average for 1st baby
- Contractions get close together and more intense.
3
Q
What is the Second stage of labour?
A
- Begins when cervix is fully dilated.
- mother pushes which helps contractions.
- 30 - 90mins
- Ends when baby is delivered.
4
Q
Third stage of labour?
A
- After baby if born, placenta must be delivered.
5
Q
What does the stress hormone do to a newborn baby?
A
Keeps heart rate up.
And brings oxygen brain
6
Q
Name some reflexes that a newborn baby might have.
A
- Rooting
- Moro
- Looking
- Sucking
- Sleeping.
