Labor & Delivery
Period of time 1-2 hours after birth for emotional connection between parent(s) and baby.
What is the bonding period?
This life-threatening condition occurs when preeclampsia worsens and seizures begin
What is eclampsia?
The most common or "natural" way of birth.
What is a vaginal birth?
This type of anesthesia is given through a catheter in the lower back, numbing the pelvis and legs while keeping the patient awake for childbirth
What is an epidural block?
Delivery through an incision made in the abdomen.
What is a Cesarean Section?
When labor begins too early before the fetus can survive on its own
What is preterm labor?
What is the first tell tale sign of a person going into labor? (Hint: Rupture of the membranes)
What is amniorrhexis?
Also known as "rupturing of the membranes" and "breaking of the waters".
Dangerous pregnancy condition (high BP, headaches, bright flashes before the eyes).
What is preeclampsia?
The _____ releases _____ to stimulate the uterus to contract.
What is pituitary gland and oxytocin?
This type of anesthesia is only used for a C-section when necessary.
What is general anesthesia?