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WorksheetsLabor & Delivery
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 14mins
(a) —the baby descending into the pelvis during the last few weeks of pregnancy.
Contraction: is the (a) or shortening of a muscle.
Unfortunate position of baby, happens when the baby's head is NOT near the cervix.
(a)
How can a laboring mother determine if her contractions are Irregular or regular. Stating with the letter "T"
(a)
Contractions coming every 5 minutes that last 1 minute in length.
Irregular/False Contractions
Regular Contractions
Contractions varying on frequency and length.
Irregular/False Contractions
Regular Contractions
The baby faces downwards the widest part of the baby’s head becomes visible (crowning).
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Uterus contracts, Irregular contractions 5 - 30 minutes after birth of baby
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Baby’s head enters the birth canal and the mother’s muscles push to move the baby down.
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This stage ends when the cervix is completely dilated at 10 cm
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At this stage mother’s feel cold, tired but also relief and joy.
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Contractions cause the placenta to detach from uterus and descend and expel the afterbirth.
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Contractions come every 15 - 20 mins apart and last about 30 seconds.
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The baby pushes against the cervix and it flattens and opens (dilates)
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Umbilical cord is cut
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