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chapter 2: childbirth and postpartum
considerations
stages of birth
first stage: dilation and effacement of cervix
•late first stage (transition stage) - cervix is fully dilated and
the amniotic sac has ruptured
second stage: actual birth of the infant
third stage: afterbirth the placenta, umbilical cord, and other
membranes are detached and expelled
medications and childbirth:
analgesic: used to relieve pain (narcotic or non narcotic)
anesthetic: used in late first stage labor and during expulsion to
block sensation
•epidural block - numbs from waist down
oxytocin: produced naturally be p gland
pitocin: synthetic hormone stimulates contractions
birth and the postpartum period
prepared childbirth: includes breathing techniques to control
pushing in the final stages of labor
•more detailed education about anatomy and physiology also
known as lamaze method
natural childbirth: method in which no drugs are given to relieve
pain or assist in the birth process
breech or cesarean delivery:
breech position: butt coming out before head
•can prevent the baby from breathing normally
cesarean delivery: the baby is removed from the mother's uterus
through an incision made in her abdomen
•may be lifesaving but carries the risks of major surgery
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