Happenings of Labor
surgical incision to widen the birth canal
episiotomy
amniotic sac breaks but labor does not begin
PROM or premature rupture of membranes
Last stage of labor
delivery of the placenta
The width in inches of how wide the cervix opens
4 inches
curved instrument that fits around the sides of the babies head
forceps
after birth
placenta
asphyxia
when oxygen supply is cut off due to problems with umbilical cord or placenta
This is the second stage of labor
Expulsion of the baby
baby turning and dropping into the pelvic region
lightening
vacuum extraction
suction used on the top of the baby's head to assist in delivery
pitocin
synthetic hormone that makes the uterus contract
Breech
baby positioned in not the proper way for birth
Cervix thins/flattens and opens
Involuntary tightening or shortening of the muscles
contraction
manually trying to move the baby into the correct position for birth
version
incision in the mothers abdomen and uterus to retrieve the baby
cesarean section
cephalopelvic disproportion
mother's pelvis is too small for the baby to pass through
10 centimeters
Width the cervix must dilate to in order to begin pushing
epidural
medicine injected into your spine to block the pain caused from contractions
developing feeling of affection with their baby
bonding