pregnancy, labour, delivery

Question 1

what questions would you ask someone, to determine if they are going into labour?

Answer 1

• is this there first pregnancy?
• are they in a physician care for high risk factors? (like age)
• has the amniotic sac ruptured? (water breaking)
• how far apart are contractions? strong?
• is there a bloody discharge?
• do they have the urge to push?
• is the baby crowning?

Question 2

what are the four stages of labour?

Answer 2

• preparation
• delivery of the baby
• delivery of placenta
• stabilization

Question 3

what would factors be that would increase pain and discomfort in the mother, during preparing for delivery?

Answer 3

• irregular breathing
• tensing up because of fear
• not knowing what to expect
• feeling of loneliness and lack of support.