Beginning of Labor
True or False: The time between contractions gets shorter as labor advances
True
Where is the epidural injected?
The lower back
Why does a baby's skull appear pointed or lopsided after birth?
Due to passage through the birth canal
What is the length of an average hospital stay after delivery?
1-2 days
What does FCCLA stand for?
Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America
What is one example of an early sign of labor?
Ex: Contractions, show or bloody show, water break
What organ must be pushed out for the birth process to be complete?
The placenta
True or False: A baby's foot is printed in red dye to create official records
False
True or False: It is important to form emotional ties between parent and child
True
What does FCS stand for?
Family and Consumer Sciences
What does the term fetal monitoring mean?
Watching the unborn baby's heart rate for indications of stress
What are tools that a doctor can use to assist in delivery?
Forceps or a vacuum extractor
What is the APGAR Scale?
What is colostrum?
High-calorie, high-protein early breast milk
What were FCS classes formerly called?
Home Economics
Once the membrane has broken and the water breaks, how quickly should the delivery happen?
24 to 48 hours
How long do contractions last?
30 seconds
At birth, what facial feature is nearly adult-size?
The eyes
What are the two legal documents parents must fill out for their newborn?
A birth certificate and social security number
What is one of the Oklahoma FCCLA community service projects?
Citizens Caring for Children or Pearl House
What are the three signs of false labor?
Contractions are not regular or rhythmic, contractions do not get stronger over time, and contractions end with light exercise
How long does it take to recover from a cesarean birth?
Up to 6 weeks
1/4
What strong reflex are newborns born with?
Sucking reflex
Where is the FCCLA National President from?
Oklahoma