History Pptx.#1 Cont'd Flashcards
to what gender did the earliest birth attendance belong
Female
What’s positions were used in ancient times during childbirth
A sitting or squatting position
What position do we use in modern days for childbirth
Lithomy
who invented the podalic
Soranus
What is the podalic version
physician grasp feet of fetus and turn it to the feet first position
What position is used in podalic version
Feet first position
Why were men not allowed to attend birth
it was considered indecent
How did women react in giving childbirth
They had no joy in giving birth they were fearful of death
Uncontrolled hypertension can cause
Eclampsia AKA seizures
Who did the first cesarean section
Mary donnally
Name one or two early Pioneer of antiseptic procedures
Ignaz Semmelweis
Louis pasture
When did natural childbirth begin?
1950’s
What did natural childbirth mean
No medicines, no cesarean sections
What do you know about pain during childbirth
Is a form of contraction to force baby out. Medications might not allow them to feel pain so when baby wants to come out , mother may not be able to contract.
When was oral contraceptives and ultrasound introduced?
1900’s
What is antenatal care?
Preventative healthcare
Preventative healthcare Is also known as
Antenatal care