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BIRTH

BIRTH. Types of Childbirth Natural Childbirth ( Through the vagina) Cesarean section (C-section)- baby and placenta are lifted out of the mothers body by surgery ~An incision is made in the mother’s lower abdomen and then into the uterus ~C-section are most common if: Baby too large

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BIRTH

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  1. BIRTH

  2. Types of Childbirth • Natural Childbirth (Through the vagina) • Cesarean section (C-section)- baby and placenta are lifted out of the mothers body by surgery ~An incision is made in the mother’s lower abdomen and then into the uterus ~C-section are most common if: • Baby too large • Baby is in wrong position • Multiples • Nontraditional Birth • Birthing Center • Water Birth • Midwife

  3. Dilation: 1st stage of labor ~Uterus contracts (labor pains) ~Cervix dilates from 1-10 cm ~Membranes surrounding baby opens ~”Water breaks”- amniotic fluid is released out of vagina ~1st stage ends when the cervix is dilated 10cm 1

  4. Pain Relief Epidural 1

  5. Delivery of Baby: 2nd stage • ~Head emerges fully • Crowning • ~Shoulders rotate • ~Episiotomies may be done • 1

  6. Placenta: 3rd stage ~Begins after the baby is delivered ~Ends when the uterus expels the placenta and umbilical cord out of the body

  7. ~C-section are most common if: • Baby too large • Baby is in wrong position • Multiples

  8. After Birth Procedures • Mucous Membranes are removed via suction • Umbilical Tube is clamped and cut • APGAR Test is preformed • Appearance • Pulse • Grimace (reflex) • Activity • Respiration Height, Weight Time of Birth are recorded Antibiotics put into baby’s eyes to prevent blindness due to Gonorrhea Vitamin K shot for clotting, Hepatitis B to prevent spread of infection due to fluid exchange

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