Fetal Heart Tones
Looks like a spoon & mirrors contractons
What is an early decel?
Passageway, passenger, power, & psyche
What are the 4 Ps?
Fluid looks green
What is Meconium stained fluid?
Numbs the nerves during labor
What is an Epidural?
Water breaks 2 ways
SROM & AROM
Goes up 15 beats & lasts at least 15 beats
What is an acceleration?
Longest phase of labor for 1st time mothers
What is latent labor?
Over 500 or 1000
What is Postpartum Hemorrhage?
Causes contractions & is titrated
What is Pitocin
Common infection in labor
GBS
FHR varies in duration, intensity, & timing. Has abrupt start & finish.
What is a variable decel?
Cervix 4-7
What is active stage?
Can cover the or partially cover the cervical os
What is Placental Previa?
Causes softening or ripening
What is Cytotec or Misoprostol?
Large baby
What is Macrosomia?
Slowing of the FHR after contraction has started
What is a late decel?
Feeling urge to push & can last 1-3 hours
What is Stage 2?
Premature detachment prior to childbirth
What is Placental Abruption
Calms the nerves
What is Magnesium Sulfate?
VBAC
What is vaginal delivery after cesarean?
Causes of late decels
What is placental insufficiency?
Full delivery of baby & placenta
What is Stage 3?
Severe range at least 4 hours apart
What is Preeclampsia
Stops the bleeding
What is Methergine or Hemabate?
Nulli, primi, multi gravida
What is none, first, & multiple pregnancies?