Labour Flashcards

1
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Define labour.

A

The process of giving birth.

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What are the stages of labour?

A

Latent stage of labour - prelabour

First stage

Second stage - active labour

Third stage - Placenta delivery

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3
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What happens in the latent stage of labour?

A

Uncoordinated contractions

Slow dilation up to 4cm

Early admission is not recommended at this stage

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4
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How long does the latent stage of labour tend to last?

A

18 hours for first labour

12 hours for second labour

With each subsequent labour, the time decreases

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5
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What is caput succedaneum?

A

Diffuse swelling of the scalp, caused by pressure of the scalp against the dilating cervix.

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6
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What is labour triggered by?

A

Decreased of progesterone - pacemakers in the uterus are suppressed by progesterone, when the progesterone levels decrease, the pacemakers fire more, triggering Braxton-Hicks contractions.

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7
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What is cervical ripening?

A

The cervis changes from fibromuscular to stretchy material to help baby be pushed out.

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Why should oxytocin be given in moderation?

A

Too much oxytocin can cause strong contractions leading to hypoxia fro the fetus.

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