Signs and Symptoms of Labor
What is the 5-1-1 rule?
What is contractions every 5 minutes, lasting 1 minute long, happening for at least an hour.
True or False: Stay in one position because you are coping well and it feels most comfortable is the best approach to labor progression.
What is False. Movement in labor whether in the room or in the bed helps to position baby in the pelvis for birth and encourage a faster labor.
Name an example of non-pharmacological pain relief methods during labor and delivery.
What is aromatherapy, massage, touch, walking, hydrotherapy, music, childbirth classes, deep breathing, meditation, imagery, heat/cold.
How long should you expect to have "baby blues"?
What is 2 weeks.
Feelings of anxiety, depression after 2 weeks may be postpartum mood and anxiety disorders. Talk to your family, pediatrician, lactation consultant or obstetrician to help.
What is COAT or TACO when you water breaks?
What is COLOR, ODOR, AMOUNT, TIME.
What are some positions used for pushing and birth?
What are:
side lying
squatting
pulling on a sheet
on your back.
What has been found to be the most important factor for pain control during labor and delivery, according to research?
What is good support team in labor.
What are some benefits of skin to skin interaction between baby and parents?
What is
-temperature regulation
-glucose control
-bonding
-breastfeeding success
-calming for everyone
Should I come to the hospital or call if I lose my mucous plug?
No- but it is exciting that your body is beginning to get ready for labor
What happens during the second stage of labor?
What is pushing. Pushing can last 30min-3hours or sometimes more. Remember to save some energy
What is an assisted vaginal delivery?
What is the use of forceps or vacuum to expedite birth.
What are some medication options for pain relief in labor other than epidural?
What is IV pain medication, nitrous oxide.
When can you return to normal activity following birth?
What is 6 weeks. Light activity is encouraged prior, wait until full healing for vigorous exercise or to resume sexual activity
What should I do if I am unsure my contractions are labor or not?
What is
-drink water
-lie down
-call OB or CNM for guidance
What is the station of the baby?
What is where the baby's head sits in the bony pelvis.
What is known as the hardest but shortest phase of labor, when you might feel pressure to push?
What is transition.
When should you get your epidural?
What is when you are having regular, strong contractions that are changing your cervix
What is a "padcicle"?
What is a vaginal ice pack to help with swelling, pain relief postpartum: may include witch hazel, lavender and/or aloe.
What are the name of the contractions that occur as practice labor?
What is Braxton-Hicks contractions.
What occurs during the 4th stage of labor? Sometimes called "the 4th trimester"
What is recovery, return of normal body processes and functions.
After the birth of the baby what medication is given to help prevent postpartum bleeding?
What is pitocin?
What sensations are blocked by the epidural and which sensations are felt, according to a survey of laboring women?
What is the pain of the contractions and labor is blocked, but the feeling of pressure and compression of the vaginal canal is present.
How long is the hospital stay after a vaginal birth?
What is 24-48 hours
**48-72 hours for c-section