Section 6-1 Flashcards
(9 cards)
1
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Cervix
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The lower part of the uterus
2
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Contractions
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The tightening and releasing of the muslces of the uterus
3
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Fetal monitoring
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Watching the baby’s heart rate for indicators of stress
4
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Stages of labor
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🔸contractions open cervix
🔹baby is born
🔸placenta is expelled
5
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Cord blood
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The blood left behind in the umbilical cord and placenta following birth, contains stem cells
6
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Stem cells
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Capable of producing all types of blood cells; in cord blood
7
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Cesarean birth
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When the baby is delivered through a surgical inciaion in the mother’s abdomen
8
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Incubator
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A special enclosed crib that controlls oxygen supply, tenperature, and humidity
9
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Crowning
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When the top of the head appears at the opening of the birth canal. 2nd stage of labor
