Labour And Delivery Flashcards
1
Q
What is the first stage of labour?
A
Cervical effacement and dilatation
2
Q
What is the 2nd stage of labour?
A
“Pushing” stage. Cervix is fully dilated to birth the baby
3
Q
What is the 3rd stage of labour?
A
Expulsion of the placenta
4
Q
What is meconium?
A
Baby’s first bowel movement. Should happen after birth.
5
Q
What is the clinical difference between placenta previa and abruption?
A
Placenta previa is painless vaginal bleeding while abruption is painful and cramps
6
Q
What is post dates?
A
41 weeks
7
Q
How many stages of labour are there?
A
3
8
Q
How many babies are in the breech position at birth?
A
4%
9
Q
What does dystoica mean?
A
Difficult birth
