Pregnancy & Labor
The process of childbirth from the start of uterine contractions to the delivery of the placenta
Labor
The normal heart rate range for a newborn
120 - 160 bpm
Most common emergency complication of late pregnancy, characterized by vaginal bleeding
Placental abruption
Signs of imminent delivery
crowning, urge to push, urge to defecate
Essential equipment for an emergency delivery
OB kit, gloves, and clean sheets/towels
These THREE stages of labor are, in order
dilation/effacement, delivery of infant, and delivery of placenta
The first assessment done at 1 and 5 minutes after birth
APGAR Score
This life-threatening condition is characterized by seizures during pregnancy
Eclampsia C
Normal amount of blood loss during delivery
500mL
Proper positioning for normal delivery
supine with knees flexed and feet flat
The normal duration of contractions in active labor
40 - 60 seconds
These TWO immediate priorities for newborn care are
Maintaining airway and preventing heat loss
When the umbilical cord drops below the presenting part of the fetus
Prolapsed cord
Signs of preeclampsia include these THREE symptoms
high blood pressure, edema, and proteinuria
When to clamp and cut the umbilical cord and at what lengths
after the cord stops pulsating and 6inches and then 4inches
The membrane sac containing amniotic fluid that ruptures during labor
amniotic sac
The proper technique for clearing a newborn's airway
This position describes when the baby is coming feet or buttocks first
Breech presentation
These contractions that don't progress labor , also known as false contractions, are called
Braxton Hicks contractions
The correct way to support the infant's head during delivery
gentle dropping of the shoulders without pulling
This term describes when the baby's head is visible at the vaginal opening during delivery
Crowning
Signs of respiratory distress in a newborn include all EXCEPT:
pink skin color
This urgent condition occurs when the placenta covers the cervical opening
Placenta previa
Signs of post-partum hemorrhage include all EXCEPT
In a breach delivery, this maneuver helps deliver the head
Mauriceau Maneuver