Decisions Concerning Childbirth
What is the benefit of using drugs during pregnancy
Less pain
What is rooming in arrangement?
if the baby is healthy he or she is in a bassinet in the room with the mother
The baby is held downward and the doctor suctions fluid from the nostrils and mouth
For how long do new mothers receive postpartum care?
6-8 weeks
What is the definition of Perinatal Depression
Experience depression during postpartum period and even after
How much time might a woman take off after giving childbirth?
Six weeks to a year, some companies offer longer unpaid leave than others
What is Cephalopelvic disproportion? What is usually done in this situation?
the baby's head is too large to pass through mothers pelvic bones the baby will then be surgically removed
What changes happen for the baby immediately after birth
The placenta and umbilical cord stops functioning minutes after birth. the newborn takes his or her first breaths
What are side side effects of giving birth
mild cramping, vaginal bleeding, some loss or thinning of hair, facial blemishes, night sweat
What is the definition of forceps?
a curved instrument that fits around the sides of the babies head
What is the most common approach to natural childbirth
The Bradley Method
What is Meconium Asperation?
-if the baby passed a stool before birth the meconium in the amniotic fluid may be swallowed or aspirated and the baby may be covered in meconium
What is the best possible score on the Apgar test?
10
What can parents do to maintain there own health while being good parents?
Getting enough rest, maintaining a healthy diet, being physically active
What is the definition of Jaundice?
a liver condition that can make hour skin tissue and body fluids look yellow
What are the three ways drugs that are used for delivery and labor are grouped?
-Sedatives
-Analgesics
-Anesthesia
how does bonding benifit the baby and parents
-increased chance of survival, better weight gain, less crying, more slides and laughter, fever infections, possibly higher IQ, better language development
-less incidence of child abuse, faster recovery from delivery, longer breast feeding, more self confidence as a parent, less incidence of depression after delivery
How is Jaundice treated?
Light treatment or Phototherapy
What do studies show about poor maternal physical health?
15 percent of mothers experience depression during or after pregnant women who are depressed during pregnancy are also often depressed after
What is the definition on Hysterectomy?
to surgically remove the uterus
What three features describe the Lamaze Method?
-Childbirth training classes weekly for 8-12 weeks before delivery
-the woman's coach learns the breathing patterns and helps the mother to be through labor
-the woman receives medication when necessary during labor
What is it called to manually rotate the baby in the correct position for birth?
Version
What classifies babies as high risk?
Babies who are born premature, have a low birthweight or have another high risk condition
what do scientist believe cause postpartum mood disorders?
a variety of factors including genetics chemical changes and stress
What is the definition of Episiotomy?
made to widen the birth canal and prevent tearing