labor, childbirth, postpartum terms Flashcards
Saddle block
Low spinal, numbs from lower belly down, must stay flat 18-24 hours, often catheterized
Transition
Labor form 8-10 cm dilation,often considered hardest part of labor. It ends the first stage of labor
Paricervical block
Anesthetic given in cervix and lower lateral border of uterus to numb that area
Colostrum
Rich, watery fluid that comes from mother’s breast before milk comes
Induced abortion
Procedure that terminates fetus before full termi
Epidural block
Injection between vertebrae in lower back to numb navel to thigh area
Afterbirth
Placenta, umbilical cord, amniotic sac, and lochia delivered as third stage of labor
Spinal block
Anesthetic given in spinal fluid around spinal cord
Postpartum
Time form birth to 6 weeks for mother
Inactive labor
Purpose=open the cervix to about 3 cm. Longest and least uncomfortable labor and often occurs at home
Postnatal
Time form birth to 6 weeks for baby
Show
Plug covering the cervix. Is released at beginning of labor and is pinkish red in color
Episiotomy
Cutting of perineum during birth to prevent skin from tearing and make the delivery easier
Involution
Returning of uterus form pregnancy size to non-pregnant state
Natural abortion
Same as miscarriage or natural birth of fetus before full term
Placenta
Attached at end of umbilical cord to uterine wall to transport nourishment from mother to baby
Pudental block
Shot of anesthetic that numbs pelvic area (includes nerve fibers in the external organs, perineum, vagina, vulva)
Caudal block
Given in a space at the base of the back bone, numbs lower back and buttocks
Lightening
Movements of baby into head down position at end of pregnancy providing relief of pressure on rib cage
Active labor
Cervix dilates form 3-7cm, contractions 2-3 min apart
Perineum
Skin between vaginal opening and anus which is cut during delivery
Crowning
When baby’s head can be seen at vaginal opening and is ready to be born
Premature
Baby born before developing fully and weighing under 5.5 pounds
APGAR Score
Visual reading of newborn that checks color, respiration, reflex irritability, pulse, and muscle tone
