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- 5. Hormone secreted by the pituitary gland that stimulates contractions and the milk-eject reflex. Pitocin is the synthetic form of this hormone.
- 7. Presentation When the fetus is positioned head up to be born buttocks first or with one or both feet first.
- 9. Labor is started or accelerated through intervention, such as placing prostaglandin gel on the cervix, using an IV drip of the hormone oxytocin (Pitocin), or by rupturing the membranes.
- 10. The extent to which the cervix has opened in preparation for childbirth. It is measured in centimeters, with full dilation being 10 centimeters.
- 12. This refers to the thinning of the cervix in preparation for birth and is expressed in percentages. You will be 100% effaced when you begin pushing.
- 13. The cord that transports blood, oxygen, and nutrients to the baby from the placenta.
- 14. Extractor Instrument that attaches to the baby’s head and helps guide it out of the birth canal during delivery.
- 17. Condition in newborn babies reflected in yellowing of the skin. This is caused by the immature liver’s inability to process excess red blood cells.
- 18. The period after childbirth.
- 20. An incision made to the perineum to widen the vaginal opening for delivery.
- 22. When the baby’s head has passed through the birth canal and the top or “crown” stays visible at the vaginal opening.
- 23. Usually refers to the breaking of the fluid-filled sac surrounding the baby. The fluid may come as a gush of water or as a slow leak. Slow leaks are sometimes mistaken as incontinence.
- 24. An incision through the abdominal and uterine walls for delivery of the baby; it may be vertical or more commonly horizontal. Also called abdominal delivery; commonly called C-Section.
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- 1. A measurement of the newborn’s response to birth and life outside the womb. The ratings, are based on Appearance (color), Pulse (heartbeat), Grimace (reflex), Activity (muscle tone), and Respiration (breathing). The scores, which are taken at 1 and 5 minutes following birth, ranging from 1 to 10.
- 2. Tong-shaped instrument that may be used to help guide the baby’s head out of the birth canal during delivery.
- 3. Irregular, intermittent contractions that have been occurring throughout the pregnancy
- 4. Condition, when the baby is not receiving enough oxygen or, is experiencing some other complication.
- 6. The baby is too large to safely pass through the mother’s pelvis.
- 8. A common method of anesthesia used during labor. It is inserted through a catheter which is threaded through a needle, into the epidural space near the spinal cord.
- 11. The tissue that connects the mother and fetus to transport nourishment and take away waste.
- 15. The baby’s buttocks are presenting at the cervix, and the baby’s legs are extended straight up to the baby’s head.
- 16. When the baby drops in preparation for delivery (engagement).
- 19. Regular contractions of the uterus that result in dilation and effacement of the cervix.
- 21. The baby’s presenting part (usually the head) has settled into the pelvic cavity, which usually happens during the last month of pregnancy.