Labour & Birth
This is the strong tightening and relaxing of the uterus during labour.
What are contractions?
Two examples of things that can help relieve labour pain.
What is massage, birthing ball, shower, breathing, walking, hot/cold packs, medications, calming environment?
This is the name of the gas used for pain relief during labour?
What is nitrous oxide (laughing gas)?
This is considered "liquid gold".
What is colostrum?
This is the length of time that the postpartum period lasts.
What is 6 weeks?
During labour, this is what the cervix needs to do before you can begin pushing.
What is dilate to 10 cm and ripen (soften)?
The labour positions that use gravity to help engage baby into the birth canal.
What are upright positions (sitting, standing, squatting)?
This synthetic form of the hormone Oxytocin is administered through an IV to induce or speed up labour and works by stimulating uterine contractions.
What is Pitocin?
This is the recommended time period to exclusively breastfeed your baby.
What is for the first 6 months?
This is what vaginal bleeding/flow after birth is called.
What is Lochia?
This "rule" is a guide that helps you to know when it's time to go to the hospital.
What is the 5-1-1 rule? (Contractions are 5 mins apart, lasting 1 minute each, and keeping a steady pattern for 1 hour)
This type of birthing ball is especially helpful when used in bed and known for its unique shape.
What is a peanut ball?
One benefit of getting an epidural.
What is pain relief, allows rest, and to be awake for the birth?
This is a good way to know if your baby is getting enough breastmilk.
What is baby has enough wet and dirty diapers, is feeding well, and gaining weight?
This is the length of time that the "baby blues" should last no longer than?
What is 2 weeks postpartum?
Either with contractions or your water breaking.
What are the 2 ways your labour may begin?
Why relaxation is important during labour.
What is to conserve energy, reduce stress, ensure baby gets enough oxygen, and to help labour progress?
One reason a Cesarean birth may be necessary.
What is previous cesarean birth, baby in breech position, placenta previa, fetal distress, mother's medical complication or labour not progressing?
This is the difference between foremilk and hindmilk.
What is foremilk comes first and is thinner containing water, vitamins and protein; hindmilk comes second and is thicker containing more fat and calories?
These are two things that can help a new parent recover after giving birth.
What is rest, drinking plenty of fluids, eating nutritious foods, accepting help, light activity as recommended, pain management, a good support person?
This is what happens during the 3rd stage of labour.
What is the delivery of the placenta?
This is a reason why women experience intense pain during labour.
What is decreased blood flow to the uterus, the stretching of the cervix and uterus, pressure on the pelvis, and prolonged use of the uterus muscle (contractions)?
This is a benefit and a possible side effect of an epidural.
Benefit: Pain relief, allows rest, awake for birth
Side effects: low blood pressure, numb/heavy legs, itching, headache, ineffective pushing
The most likely cause for a breastfeeding mother who is complaining of sore nipples during every feeding.
What is a poor latch?
These are reasons that skin-to-skin contact is important immediately after birth? (Name 2)
What is helps bonding, keeps baby warm, regulates hormones, encourages breastfeeding, stabilizes baby's heart rate, blood sugar, blood pressure and breathing?