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CS
Cesarean Section
Causes the uterus to contract, which helps induce labor and can control bleeding after childbirth
Pitocin
Explain delayed cord clamping
Where the provider allows at least one minute before clamping and cutting the cord to allow oxygenated blood to continue perfusing the baby. Some providers will allow the cord to cease pulsing before clamping.
What is a normal newborn heartrate?
What is 110-160 bpm?
What level should a mother's uterus be after delivery
Midline Umbilicus
VBAC
Vaginal Birth After Cesarean Section
A baby that s positioned in the uterus with its bottom or feet facing down, instead of head down
What is breech presentation?
A delivery occurring less than 3 hours from the onset of contractions
What is precipitous delivery?
A newborn baby's first stool, a thick, sticky, dark-green to black substance
What is meconium?
Extends to the rectal sphincter but not through it.
MgSO4
Magnesium Sulfate
a temporary organ that connects the mother's uterus to the umbilical cord, providing nutrients and oxygen to the fetus
What is placenta?
What stage of birth is the placenta delivered
Third stage
Skin to skin
What color is lochia alba?
Yellow
HBSAG
Hepatitis B Surface Antigen
Shoulder dystocia
Name 2 risks factors of postpartum hemorrhage
Uterine overdistension, placental issues, prolonged labor, infection, prior history of PPH, instrumental vaginal delivery (forceps, vacuums, trauma
What is the "P" in APGAR?
Pulse
PEEP
Positive End Expiratory Pressure
First milk produced by the breast during pregnancy and after birth
What is colostrum?
What is a normal amount of blood loss for a cesarean section?
What is less than 1000 mL?
You are getting ready to "catch" a baby. What additional information do you want to know before the baby arrives?
Gestational age, maternal risks factors, maternal complications (diabetes, preeclampsia), fetal risk factors (small or large for gestational age), fetal monitoring (decels)
a common and temporary condition occurring within a few days of childbirth, characterized by mood swings, tearfulness, and anxiety
what is postpartum baby blues?