labor, childbirth, postpartum terms

Question 1

Saddle block

Answer 1

Low spinal, numbs from lower belly down, must stay flat 18-24 hours, often catheterized

Question 2

Transition

Answer 2

Labor form 8-10 cm dilation,often considered hardest part of labor. It ends the first stage of labor

Question 3

Paricervical block

Answer 3

Anesthetic given in cervix and lower lateral border of uterus to numb that area

Question 4

Colostrum

Answer 4

Rich, watery fluid that comes from mother’s breast before milk comes

Question 5

Induced abortion

Answer 5

Procedure that terminates fetus before full termi

Question 6

Epidural block

Answer 6

Injection between vertebrae in lower back to numb navel to thigh area

Question 7

Afterbirth

Answer 7

Placenta, umbilical cord, amniotic sac, and lochia delivered as third stage of labor

Question 8

Spinal block

Answer 8

Anesthetic given in spinal fluid around spinal cord

Question 9

Postpartum

Answer 9

Time form birth to 6 weeks for mother

Question 10

Inactive labor

Answer 10

Purpose=open the cervix to about 3 cm. Longest and least uncomfortable labor and often occurs at home

Question 11

Postnatal

Answer 11

Time form birth to 6 weeks for baby

Question 12

Show

Answer 12

Plug covering the cervix. Is released at beginning of labor and is pinkish red in color

Question 13

Episiotomy

Answer 13

Cutting of perineum during birth to prevent skin from tearing and make the delivery easier

Question 14

Involution

Answer 14

Returning of uterus form pregnancy size to non-pregnant state

Question 15

Natural abortion

Answer 15

Same as miscarriage or natural birth of fetus before full term

Question 16

Placenta

Answer 16

Attached at end of umbilical cord to uterine wall to transport nourishment from mother to baby

Question 17

Pudental block

Answer 17

Shot of anesthetic that numbs pelvic area (includes nerve fibers in the external organs, perineum, vagina, vulva)

Question 18

Caudal block

Answer 18

Given in a space at the base of the back bone, numbs lower back and buttocks

Question 19

Lightening

Answer 19

Movements of baby into head down position at end of pregnancy providing relief of pressure on rib cage

Question 20

Active labor

Answer 20

Cervix dilates form 3-7cm, contractions 2-3 min apart

Question 21

Perineum

Answer 21

Skin between vaginal opening and anus which is cut during delivery

Question 22

Crowning

Answer 22

When baby’s head can be seen at vaginal opening and is ready to be born

Question 23

Premature

Answer 23

Baby born before developing fully and weighing under 5.5 pounds

Question 24

APGAR Score

Answer 24

Visual reading of newborn that checks color, respiration, reflex irritability, pulse, and muscle tone