Labor
Practice contractions in late pregnancy are known as what?
Braxton Hicks
How many centimeters dilated do you need to be to start pushing
10
List 3 things you can do to take care of yourself postpartum
-rest
-eat and drink well
-shower
-take breaks
-get out of the house
-do something everyday you enjoy
What do many Moms experience in the first 1-2 weeks postpartum as hormones are transitioning from pregnancy to postpartum levels.
Baby Blues
How many times should a baby feed in a 24 hour period following the initial 24 hours
8-12
Where is the best place to be in early labor
At home
What position is the least recommended to deliver in
On your back
How can you help your uterus return back to its original size
Breastfeed
Name 2 symptoms of Baby Blues
-Weepy, tearful, overwhelmed
-Restless, anxious, overly sensitive
-Cry often
-Impatient or irritable
-Trouble concentrating
-Overly tired, trouble sleeping
-Frequent mood changes
How much Vitamin D drops should you give your baby each day
400-800IU
Name 3 coping strategies you can use during labor
-position changes
-shower
-breathing exercises
-massage
-rest/relaxation
-ambulate/move
-music
When should you wait to start pushing
Till you have the urge
What are 2 signs of infection
-redness
-discharge
-fever
-pain
If baby blues are extending longer than 2-3 weeks, you should be assessed for what
Post Partum Depression or Post Partum Anxiety
How many pees and poops should a baby have each day
# of pees= # days old
2-3 poops daily (sometimes more or less)
When should you go to the hospital
5-1-1 Rule
5 minutes apart
Lasting 1 minute
For 1 hour
What can you do during pushing to decrease tearing
Listen to healthcare providers cues
Slow steady pushes
What can you do to establish and maintain a good milk supply
-feed on demand/watch for feeding cues
-don't skip night feeds
-manual expression/ breast compression
-skin to skin
-rest & healthy eating
-offer both breasts each feed
Name 2 places or people you can get help from for mental health concerns
-family
-friends
-Doctor
-mental health line
-911/811
-counseling
List 3 signs your baby is sick and needs to see a Doctor
-fever
-not waking to feed
-poor feeding
-decreased output
-sunken fontanels
-change in color
Name one of the 6 Health Birth Practices
1. Let labor begin on its own
2. Walk, move around and change positions
3. Bring a loved one, friend, doula for support
4. Avoid interventions that aren't medically necessary
5. Avoid giving birth on your back and follow urges to push
6. Keep mother and baby together
What is the best thing to do for 1 hour with your baby following delivery
Skin to Skin uninterrupted
What are reasons to see a Doctor
-severe headaches
-ongoing or worsening abdominal pain
-signs of infection
-passing large blot clots
-pain, redness, swelling in lower leg
-redness, tenderness in breast-blocked ducts/mastitis
-not coping
If at any time you have thoughts of harming yourself or your baby, what should you do
Put baby in crib to stay safe and call 911, family or friend
Name 3 sleep safe practices
-on back
-no bumper pads
-no stuffed animals
-firm mattress
-room share
-not co-sleep
-light weight blanket