Final Flashcards
nat therapy for male infertility
vit c
beta carotene
vitamin e
folic acid
nat therapy for female infertility
vitex
alteris farinosa
beta carotene
glycerriza
def of infertility
no contraception after 1 year of unprotected intercourse
mechanical infertility
hormonal infertility
mechanical: ellopian tubes (adhesions or scarring), uterine leiomyomas.
hormonal: ovarian issues (anovulation), luteal phase defect, environmental toxins.
how to deliver emergency baby
counter pressure, flex head, check for cord around neck
what do you do with baby right after birth
dry off, keep warm, make sure baby is crying, rub back, mouth to mouth if not breathing
what is a hemorrhage>
over 500ml blood loss
what do you give for postpartum hemorrhage?
miso
methergen
pitosin
ICD 10 code for c-section
cephalopelvic disproportion
how many times should you nurse?
8-12 times in first 24 hours (important to happen in the first hour after birth)
what pelvis shapes make labor difficult?
platypelloid or android
herbs that promote uterine contraction
blue cohosh, black cohosh, raspberry, mitchella
what stimulates breast tissue development?
hcg
progesterone
prolactin
what triggers colostrum secretion?
drop in progesterone following placenta deliver and preseence of prolactin and oxytocin
what produces and ejects milk
prolactin produces
oxytocin ejects
what is in colostrum
minerals
protein
fat soluble vitamins
antibodies
when does breast milk come in?
2.5-3.5 days
contents of breast milk
protein lipids carbs minerals flora ab
functions of breast milk
bacteriostatic
anti-inflammatory
aids in digestion
promotes growth of crypt cells in intestinal tract
positions for breast feeding
cradle
cross cradle
seated
normal weight loss in baby
Up to 10% of body weight in first 5 days of life. Back to birth weight by 2 weeks of age.
types of formula
cows milk soy partial whey extensive casien amino acid based
when do contractions signify labor?
-active labor?
regular firm contractions
- acitve labor: ctxn 2-4 minutes apart lasting 60 seconds
3 ps of labor
passenger
power
pelvis
onset of labor
regular firm contractions
bloody show
SROM
support mom in labor
counter pressure water cool cloth juices, popcicle privacy massage
problems during labor
failure to progress:
malpresentations
preterm labor
meconium aspiration
when can you deliver out of hospital
37-42 weeks
hormones and onset of labor
increased prostaglandins (PGE2 and PGF2)
drop in progesterone
increase in estrogen increases contractions
oxytocin: stimulates uterine contractions
labor augmentation
hydration calories position changes acupuncture homeopathy herbs breast pump amniotomy
reasons for excessive weight loss
inadequate milk production
poor milk transfer
disease of newborn
management of excessive weight loss
feeding history medication history milk supply and transfer breast every 2-3 hours for 10-25 minutes pump between feedings
how many cm bigger could nuchal fist make it?
3cm
what is risk of nuchal hand?
perineal laceration
what do you use to treat abcsess in breast/mastitis?
heper sulph
risk for postpartum hemorrhage
increased third stage (between baby and placenta)
signs of placental shearing
gush of blood
cord lengthens
uterus firms and moves up
