Nutrition/Exercise
Relaxation/Coaching
1st Stage Labour
2nd/3rd Stage Labour
Medical Interventions
100
Pregnant mothers should get 80-100g of _________ per day
What is Protein
100
This type of breathing is conducive to relaxation; it lowers blood pressure, uses less of the body's energy, and helps a person avoid hyperventilation.
Abdominal Breathing
100
What are the 5 things to do if you think you are in labour, but aren’t sure?
Eat, Drink, Walk, Shower, Sleep (repeat)
100
Third stage labour is __________
delivering the placenta and afterbirth
100
What is Pitocin used for? What is one possible con of using it?
used to induce or speed up labour. Can make longer/stronger/more painful contractions. Other interventions required to have it administered and monitored
200
Which exercise can help alleviate back pain, help baby get into optimal positioning, and tones/conditions the lower back & abdominal muscles?
Pelvic Rocking
200
What are two things you could try to relieve back pain?
Hands/Knees positions, heat applied to the lower back, counter-pressure and other massage
200
How do you time the frequency of contractions?
Beginning of a contraction, to the beginning of the next
200
In 2nd stage, push to the point of ____________
comfort
200
What medical interventions may be performed if a really slow 2nd stage is happening?
foreceps, vacuum, episiotomy, c-section
300
What exercise opens the pelvic outlet, and may help shorten 2nd stage?
Squatting
300
What are the 3 types of relaxation?
Emotional, Mental, Physical
300
What are physical signs of transition?
Shaking, vomiting, can’t relax, may have no break between contractions, shortest part and almost time to push!
300
After baby is born, do this to help contract the uterus to stop bleeding/prevent hemorrhage and help expel the placenta
Breastfeed
300
What 4 things are checked during a vaginal exam?
dilation, effacement, station, baby's position
400
This exercise is key to preventing incontinence, discomfort, lack of sensation during intercourse, premature flexion of baby’s head during 2nd stage, unusual pain during birth and after
KEGEL ! :)
400
Name 3 ways a coach can ?create a relaxing environment ?for birthing
Dim lights, ?Soft music, ?No or little disturbances?, Bring own pillows/blankets?Aromatherapy, ?Visualization
400
The most effective way to speed up 1st stage labour
Standing/walking positions
400
Waiting to do this will ensure that the baby receives all of the blood oxygen, and nutrients it needs.
cord clamping/cutting
400
Approximately 1/3 of women end up with this procedure
c-section
500
What color of vegetable is normally high in folic acid? Why is folic acid important?
Green.?Help prevent neural tube defects, and possibly others as well (like cleft palate, some heart problems)
500
How should you coach a woman in really early labour, late at night?
Get her comfortable, prepare a relaxing/safe space, and encourage her to sleep if possible
500
What are the 4 emotional signposts of the parts of 1st stage Labour?
1. Excitement? 2. Acceptance ?3. Seriousness ?4. Self Doubt
500
3 key points of a pushing position if in classic position
Chin to Chest, Knees back, elbows up and out
500
What are two of the questions that should be asked in order to provide informed consent?
1.What is the problem? 2.What are the symptoms or test results that are causing the concern? Can these findings be considered normal? 3.What is the most likely cause? Are there any other likely causes? 4.Why does my baby, or why do I, need this test/procedure/medication? 5.Will my baby and I be healthier for taking it/having it done? 6.What are it’s (the test/drug/procedure) known side effects or liabilities? 7.Will the benefits outweigh the side effects? 8.What tests or monitoring will need to be done as a result? (EFM, IFM, IV) 9.Are there any other options? What is the risk to me and my baby if I don’t have it done?
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