Normal Labour and Peurperium

Question 1

labour definition?

Answer 1

physiological process of expelling fetus, membranes, umbilical cord and placenta

Question 2

3 options on where to give birth?

Answer 2

• consultant led unit
• midwife led unit
• homebirth

Question 3

birth plan?

Answer 3

record of what women would like to happen during labour

Question 4

initiation of labour

Answer 4

Change in the estrogen/progesterone ratio
Fetal adrenals and pituitary hormones may control the timing of the onset of labour
Myometrial stretch increases excitability of myometrial fibres
Mechanical stretch of cervix and stripping of fetal membranes
Fergusons Reflex

Question 5

stages of labour

Answer 5

-First Stage
.Latent phase up to 3-4cms dilatation
.Active stage 4cms -10cms (full dilatation)
-Second Stage
.Full dilatation -delivery of baby
-Third Stage Delivery of baby –expulsion of placenta and membranes