Normal Labour and Delivery: textbook

Question 1

Labour

Answer 1

Expelling of foetus from uterus via regular, effective contraction that lead to dilation and effacement (soften, shorter and thinner) of the cervix

Question 2

Birth plan

Answer 2

Birth companion 
position for labour and birth 
pain relief
Speeding up labour 
birthing pool 
monitoring baby's heart rate 
assisted delivery: forceps or ventouse 
third stage (delivery of placenta) 
Baby's umbilical cord: someone cut if, delayed cord clamping 
Postnatal care of baby 
- babies given vitamin K (prevent vitamin K deficiency bleeding) and Hep B immunisation after birth 
Feeding the baby: breast or bottle
Unexpected situations: neonatal unit

Question 3

Risk factors for Placenta previa

Answer 3

previous PP & CS, multiple gestation, increasing parity, maternal age, infertility treatment, maternal smoking & cocaine, previous abortion and uterine surgical procedure, male foetus, non-white race