Week 1
These are the standard 12 week long divisions of pregnancy
What are trimesters?
This is assessed during labor and measured in centimeters from 0-10
What is a Cervix?
Doing this with baby for at least one hour immediately after birth has shown to increase success with breastfeeding and transitioning to life outside of the womb
What is skin to skin
This is the position that baby should always sleep in
What is lying on their back
These are the people that are most important for you to choose to have at your bedside
Who is my labor support person/persons ?
Where do you go when checking into the hospital?
What is the ER entrance?
What is Colostrum
Doing this, is the number one way to prevent the spread of infection
What is washing your hands
You are considered this, until you have reached a Gestational age of 37 weeks
Preterm
It is in this pushing position that the pelvis is at it's widest
What is the supported squatted position
My Baby's goals for wet diapers, poopy diapers and number of nursing in the first 24 hours are ...
What is
at least
1 Wet diaper
1 Poopy diaper
and 8-12 nursing in the first 24 hours
What are signs and symptoms to call your Doctor for
The Acronym is a simple way to remember to ask about the benefits and risks of certain procedures
What is BRAIN?
B- benefits
R Risks
A Alternatives
I Intuition
N Needs time
When the "sac" ruptures or breaks (think lots of "water"), What acronym do we like to use when asking you details about it?
C.O.A.T.
C Color
O Odor
A Amount
T Time it occurred
Support persons, you can do this important thing to help mom get in a 90 minute sleep cycle
What is take care of baby
This is one of the most important things for you to do after having your baby and going home
Enjoy your precious baby and love every moment