Terms
CNM
CERTIFIED NURSE MIDWIFE
LATENT PHASE
EARLY STAGE OF LABOR1-3CM
Should you eat in labor room?
no
How long after baby comes should the placenta be delivered?
20 minutes
FHT
FETAL HEART TONES
ACTIVE
4CM-7CM
Is having a back up doula neccessary?
Yes
Baby's APGAR scores were 9, what does that mean?
Baby had good respirations at birth
BCP
BIRTH CONTROL PILLS
TRANSITION
8-10CM
Do you deliver the baby?
No
What does G'S & P'S stand for?
The number of times pregnant and the number of live births
NST
NON STRESS TEST
What happens in the third stage of labor?
Placenta is delivered
Do you assist with promoting skin to skin?
yes
What is Jaundice?
Complication of birth treated with bili lights
AROM
ARTIFICIAL RUPTURE OF MEMBRANES
What is the Golden Hour?
The first hour after birth for mom/dad to bond with baby
Do you provide comfort measures?
Yes & if partner is available he should
What is the most common Perinatal Mood Disorder?
Postpartum Depression