Labor Lingo
Neck of the uterus
What is the cervix
Yucky backache, belly cramps, something weird for you before 37 wks
What are signs of Preterm Labor?
Presenting calm, words of encouragement, being present
What are examples of SUPPORT in labor?
Mom must stay in bed with this type of pain medication
What is an epidural?
Name a way to help a Mom with back labor
What are heat/cold, counter pressure, positioning, massage?
Opening of the cervix
What is dilation?
Labor starts this way about 6-10 % of the time
What is Water Breaking?
At least every hour
What is how often Mom should empty her bladder?
Helps with baby's temperature stabilization, breastfeeding, blood sugar levels, transition to life outside the uterus...
What is skin to skin care?
The best breathing pattern to use
What is whatever works for you?
Thinning of the cervix
What is effacement?
5-1-1
What is when to call the doctor? Contractions that are 5 min apart, lasting for a minute for an hour
Mom should change position
What should happen at least every 30 minutes?
Type of doctor to choose for baby before labor begins
What is a pediatrician?
Name two general positions that use gravity to help baby enter pelvis optimally
What are standing, kneeling, sitting, squatting?
Prevents infection during pregnancy & is often lost before labor begins
What is the mucus plug?
COAT or TACO
What are things to look for when mom's water breaks? color, odor, amount, time
Example of Environmental comfort techniques
What is aromatherapy, music, temperature, lighting, things from home?
Should be installed & inspected before coming to the hospital
What is car seat?
Baby’s brain size increases by this much during the last 4-5 weeks of pregnancy
What is 1/3?
Baby facing mom's front (instead of back)
What is Posterior Presentation, back labor or sunny side up?
6 AM - 8 PM
What are Parker's main entrance hours?
A reason intentional breathing can help in labor
What is it's calming, distracting, relaxing, rhythmic?
Up to 1 in 6 Moms get this mood disorder after having a baby
What is Postpartum Depression?
Beginning of one contraction to the beginning of the next
What is frequency?