Lat chapter 13 - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

NURSING 3SS3 Maternity Readings Part 1_Latest Chapter 13 The process of labour and birth involves more than the birth of a newborn. Numerous physiologic and psych events occur Initiation of labour Labour is complex and a multifaceted interaction between the mom and fetus Series of processes in which the fetus is expelled from the uterus Labour is influenced by a combo of factors including uterine stretch, progesterone withdrawal, increased oxytocin sensitivity and increased rel...