Chapter 6 Vocab

Question 1

Certified Nurse Midwives (CNMs)

Answer 1

Nurses who have special training in delivering babies during normal pregnancies

Question 2

Natural Childbirth

Answer 2

Delivery method in which the pregnant woman learns about the birth process and uses breathing and relaxation techniques to reduce fear and pain

Question 3

Lamaze Method

Answer 3

Delivery method in which the pregnant woman is trained to use breathing patterns to keep her mind off the pain

Question 4

Lightening

Answer 4

Change in the baby’s position in which the uterus settles downward and forward , and the baby descends lower into the pelvis

Question 5

Breech Birth Position

Answer 5

First position in which some babies enter the birth canal

Question 6

Dilation

Answer 6

First stage of labor during which the cervix opens

Question 7

Episotomy

Answer 7

Incision made to widen the birth canal and prevent tearing

Question 8

Forceps

Answer 8

Curved instruments that fits around the sides of the baby’s head and is used to help the doctor ease the baby down the birth canal during the contraction

Question 9

Vacuum Extraction

Answer 9

Technique that uses suction to help the doctor move the baby down the birth canal as the mother pushes

Question 10

Cesarean Section

Answer 10

Delivery method in which the mother’s abdomen and uterus are surgically open and the baby is removed

Question 11

Bonding

Answer 11

Developing a feeling of affection

Question 12

Baby Blues

Answer 12

Mild postpartum mood disorder that goes away on its own

Question 13

Postpartum Depression (PPD)

Answer 13

Less frequent, but serious form of depression that may occur after giving birth

Question 14

Postpartum Care

Answer 14

Care the mother receives during the six to eight weeks following the birth of her baby

Question 15

Postpartum Psychosis (PPP)

Answer 15

Rare and extremely severe mental illness that may result after giving birth

Question 16

Stage 1 - Dilation of Cervix (Labor)

Answer 16

•Contractions are regular
-early labor, every 15-20 min, last about 30 sec
-late labor, very close together, last about 90 sec
~called the transition
•Cervix flattens and opens (dilation)
-4 inches (10 centimeters)
•Averages eight hours for first baby

Question 17

Stage 2 - Delivery of Baby

Answer 17

•Baby's head enters birth canal
•Episiotomy is an incision made to widen birth canal and prevent tearing 
-often performed 
•Baby changes position 
-faces downward as head emerges
-rotates as shoulders and body emerge
•Averages 30 - 90 min (pushing)

Question 18

Stage 3 - Delivery of Placenta

Answer 18

•Averages 5-30min
•Irregular contractions
•Placenta detached from uterus and is delivered
-after birth

Question 19

Labor

Answer 19

Process that moves the baby out of the mother’s body