Chapter 7 Flashcards
What is Natural Childbirth?
Natural Childbirth refers to the process of childbirth without medical interventions, such as epidurals or C-sections.
What is Pregnancy leave?
Pregnancy leave refers to the period of time an employee takes off from work due to pregnancy, which may include prenatal care, or if the pregnancy causes an inability to work.
What is Maternity leave?
Maternity leave refers to the period of time a new mother takes off from work following the birth of her baby.
What is Paternity leave?
Paternity leave refers to the period of time a father or non-birthing parent takes off from work to care for a newborn or recently adopted/fostered child.
What is Lightening in pregnancy?
Lightening is a drop in the level of the uterus during the last weeks of pregnancy as the head of the fetus engages in the pelvis.
What is Breech birth position?
Breech birth position occurs when the baby is positioned with its buttocks or feet first, instead of the head, at the time of delivery.
What does contraction refer to?
Contraction refers to the process of becoming smaller.
What is Dilation?
Dilation is the action or condition of becoming or being made wider, larger, or more open.
What is an episiotomy?
A surgical incision made in the perineum during childbirth to enlarge the vaginal opening and facilitate delivery.
What are forceps?
A pair of pinchers or tweezers used in surgery or in a laboratory.
What is vacuum extraction?
An assisted delivery procedure that helps get the baby through the birth canal when labor is stalled in the second stage.
What is bonding?
the process of forming a deep emotional connection and sense of security between a parent and its newborn
What is a neonate?
A newborn under 4 weeks old.
What is a pediatrician?
A doctor who has special training in preventing, diagnosing, and treating diseases and injuries in children.
What is the APGAR score?
A simple assessment used to evaluate a newborn’s health status immediately after birth, performed at one and five minutes after delivery.
What is anemia?
A condition where the body doesn’t have enough healthy red blood cells or hemoglobin to carry sufficient oxygen throughout the body, leading to symptoms like fatigue, weakness, and shortness of breath.
What is jaundice?
A condition when the skin or the whites of the eyes turn yellow, which can be a sign of something serious, such as liver disease.
What is a well-baby check-up?
A preventative health appointment with a pediatrician or primary care doctor to ensure a baby’s healthy growth and development, including vaccinations and addressing any concerns.
What is a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)?
A specialized hospital unit providing intensive care for ill or premature newborn infants.
What is neonatology?
A subspecialty of pediatrics focused on the medical care of newborn infants, particularly those who are ill or premature.
What is perinatal depression?
A mood disorder that can occur during pregnancy (prenatal depression) or after childbirth (postpartum depression).
What is postpartum care?
The care the mother receives during the 6-8 weeks after the baby is born.
What are postpartum mood disorders?
Mental health conditions characterized by feelings of sadness, guilt, or depression after the birth of their baby.
What are baby blues?
Mild worry, depression, weepiness, and fatigue.
What is postpartum depression?
A condition where a mother may experience clinical depression after birth and may be unable to care for herself and her baby.
What is postpartum psychosis?
An extreme form of postpartum depression where the mom loses touch with reality.
What is paternal postpartum depression?
A condition where the father may appear sad and quiet or irritable and agitated, and may experience heart palpitations and shortness of breath.
What are some symptoms of parental postpartum depression?
Panic attacks, loss of interest in hobbies and socializing, and feelings of worthlessness.
What are some behaviors associated with parental postpartum depression?
Working excessively and engaging in risky behaviors.
What is the importance of skin-to-skin contact?
It promotes bonding, regulates vital signs, and supports breastfeeding, with benefits extending to improved infant survival and long-term development.
What can parents do in the NICU?
Offering a finger for their infant to hold or covering their infant’s feet, body, or head with their hand.
What resources are available for parents to help with postpartum depression?
Resources include the National Maternal Mental Health Hotline (833-TLC-MAMA), Postpartum Support International (PSI) with their Helpline (1-800-944-4773), and local support groups and therapists.
5 pros of having a baby in a hospital
- NICU if needed
-c section room if needed - sensors on baby so baby cannot be kidnapped
- patients can always be monitored without being in the room with them
- infant warmer, oxygen for baby
5 cons of having a baby in a hospital
- small bed
- no tub/no water birth
- interventions in birth
- baby and mom are separated
- more uncomfortable as oppose to a birthing center
5 pros to having a baby in a birthing center
- queen sized beds
- bathtubs / water birth
- no hospital feeling
- midwife +midwife assistant
- water birth experts
5 cons to having a baby in a birthing center
- no c section
- no treatment incase of emergency
- no nicu
- no sensors on baby to not get taken
- cannot be monitored at all times
