U3: Labor and Delivery Handoout Flashcards
1
Q
What will the doctor do if a women does not go into labor soon after her water breaks?
A
- Induce Labor
2
Q
What is a women at risk of once her water breaks?
A
- Risk of getting an infection
3
Q
Why is the transition the most difficult phase during the first stage of labor?
A
- Conteactions are powerful, little time to relax between
- With cervix doing the last few cm of stretching, women feel nauseated and shaky
4
Q
What is it called when a doctor makes a small cut to enlarge the vaginal opening?
A
- Episiotomy
5
Q
How many women in the U.S. have c-sections?
A
1-3
6
Q
How long is recovery from a c-section?
A
6 weeks
7
Q
What are the most important things to focus on after a c-section?
A
- Healing
- Bonding with baby
- Getting as much rest as possible
