My Stuff 1.3 Flashcards
Schultz Placenta Delivery
the placenta is delivered with the fetal side first, following the cord
3rd stage of labor is
when the baby is born
cutting the cord is important because
it prevents tetanus
midwife should prepare for delivery of placenta by
watching for lengthening of the cord & small gush of blood that signals separation
Velamentous Placenta
when blood vessels in the umbilical cord separate & leave cord prior to insertion into the surface of the placenta
normal placenta weighs
1/5 of the baby’s weight
what is a sign of placental separation
cord does not retract when pressing against pubic bone
a placenta that implants low but covers none of the cervical os is
a low-lying placenta
what is the breathing pattern for early 2nd stage
breathing holding for no more than 5 seconds while pushing with open glottis
2nd stage heart tones should be taken how often?
every 5 minutes