:Chapter 7 Child Development : The Baby Arrives

Early signs of labor

• irregular contractions, lightening, and cervix dialates

• bloody show (mucus plug dislodges), amniotic sac (water) breaks, and contractions are regular

• regular contractions, placenta detaches, and cervix hasn't dialated

What are 3 signs of false labor. Check all that apply

• contractions are irregular

• Contractions keep intensifying

• contractions do not intensify

• contractions go away if mom starts walking

• amniotic sac (water) breaks

How many stages of labor are there?

What are the 3 breathing techniques for labor we watched video on?

• destresser, transition, and J breath

• relaxer, transition, and J breath

• destresser, transition, and push breath

• relaxer, transition, and push breath

What is the significance of the first stage of labor?

• crowning

• placenta detaches

• dilation and effacement of the cervix

What is the significance of the second stage of labor?

• crowning

• dilation and effacement of the cervix

• placenta detaches and is pushed out too

What is the significance of the third stage of labor

• crowning

• dilation and effacement of the cervix

• placenta detaches and is pushed out (or birthed)

What is an APGAR scale testing?

• appearance, pulse, grimace, activity, and respiration

• activity, pupils, groin, alertness, and responses

• appearance, pulse, groin, alertness, and responses

What are the two criteria for a newborn to be considered premature?

• Under 5 pounds and respiratory aid needed to survive

• respiration is weak and under 36 weeks

• less than 37 weeks and under 5 pounds 8 ounces

What are the 5 postnatal needs of the mother? Check all boxes that apply.

• exercise and good nutrition

• rest and medical checkup

• emotional support and rest

• financial counseling and assistance

• a housekeeper and a nanny