Ouch!
This significant side effect of epidural anesthesia in labor may impact the fetal heart rate tracing.
What is hypotension?
At the start of Stage 1, the cervix both thins and shortens.
What is effacement?
Stage 2 of labor is the stage when the cervix is fully dilated, and the focus shifts to the delivery of....
What is the baby?
What is P - pulse?
This term refers to labor that occurs before 37 weeks of gestation.
What is preterm labor?
One important SAFETY consideration when a patient uses nitrous oxide is to ensure they do this before each inhalation.
What is create a tight seal with the mask and start inhaling before the contraction begins?
OR
What is only hold the mask to their own face, never have as upport person hold the mask for them
A cervix is fully dilated at this measurement of cervical dilation.
What is 10cm?
Stage 3 of labor begins after the baby is born and ends with the delivery of this.
What is the placenta?
Name 2 ways to promote thermoregulation in the newborn.
What are
Skin to Skin Contact
and
Drying off newborn ?
This complication refers to the rupture of the membranes before 37 weeks of gestation and prior to the onset of labor.
Preterm, Premature Rupture of Membranes
If Nubain is given too close to delivery, it can cause this effect in the newborn, requiring potential intervention.
What is respiratory depression?
This part of the pelvis is used as a reference point to assess the fetal station during labor.
What are the ischial spines?
This technique involves allowing the laboring person to rest and let the baby descend with little active pushing before beginning the actual pushing phase.
What is laboring down?
What is 110-160bpm?
This complication occurs when the umbilical cord slips ahead of the presenting part of the baby, often leading to cord compression and decreased oxygen to the fetus.
What is prolapsed cord?
Nubain should be used cautiously in patients with a history of this condition, as it may cause withdrawal symptoms.
What is opioid dependence?
Fetal heart rate monitoring is typically done to assess this critical aspect of fetal well-being during labor.
What is fetal oxygenation?
This position, commonly used during labor, may involve the laboring person leaning forward while supported by pillows or a birthing ball to facilitate fetal descent may relieve back pain in labor.
What is hands and knees?
In APGAR scoring, a score of 2 for muscle tone means the newborn has this level of movement.
What is Activity?
Or active movement with flexion
This rare but serious complication occurs when the uterine wall tears during labor, often associated with previous uterine scars or excessive uterine contractions.
What is uterine rupture?
Three things you can do to support your client with non pharmaceutical pain relief.
What are....?
Aquatherapy (tub or shower)
Relaxation breathing
Massage/ counter pressure
Claming music
Position Changes
This type of deceleration occurs when the fetal heart rate drops below baseline and returns after the contraction ends, indicating possible fetal distress.
What is a late decel?
Name 2 of the signs that indicate the placenta is ready to deliver
What are....?
Lengthening of the umbilical cord
A sudden small gush of blood
The uterus becomes globular and firmer
AND Patient may feel
Cramping
Urge to push
Active management of the third stage of labor typically involves administering this medication to help facilitate placental expulsion.
What is pitocin?
This obstetric emergency requires specific maneuvers, such as the McRoberts maneuver or suprapubic pressure, to help free the impacted shoulder.
What is shoulder dystocia?