Pregnancy, childbirth, and parenthood

Question 1

Labor, 3 stages- beginning with the release of ____- causes _____ of the uterus

Answer 1

oxytocin, contraction

Question 2

amniotic sac is forced into the cervix causing the sac to rupture (2-16 hours)

Answer 2

Dilation

Question 3

strong uterine contractions

Answer 3

Transition

Question 4

Baby’s head enters the vagina

Answer 4

Crowning

Question 5

surgical incision to open the skin between the vagina and anus

Answer 5

Episiotomy

Question 6

expulsion of the placenta (usually no more then 20-30 minutes after the birth of the fetus)

Answer 6

Afterbirth

Question 7

head first (most common and easiest)

Answer 7

Longitudinal

Question 8

buttocks or feet first

Answer 8

Breech

Question 9

shoulder first

Answer 9

Transverse

Question 10

Surgical incision through the abdominal wall

Answer 10

Cesarean Section (C-Section)

Question 11

Why would someone need a c-section.

Answer 11

Mother’s pelvis too small for baby to pass through vagina
Improper birth position
Fetus fails to descend into birth canal
Premature separation of placenta
Exhaustion of mother
Fetal distress

Question 12

refrain from using any kind of pain killers

Answer 12

Natural childbirth-

Question 13

Does the father play an important role in childbirth?

Answer 13

Yes

Question 14

home like setting in a hospital

Answer 14

Birthing Centers

Question 15

baby is born in pool

Answer 15

Underwater birthing

Question 16

baby stays with the mother

Answer 16

Rooming-in arrangement

Question 17

production of milk

Answer 17

Prolactin secretion (pituitary)

Question 18

yellowish, watery fluid high in protein and antibodies that is secreted from the breast

Answer 18

Colostrum

Question 19

time from birth until female starts menstrual period

Answer 19

Postpartum

Question 20

extreme changes in hormone levels can cause depression

Answer 20

Postpartum Depression