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Birthing Options

Birthing Options. Kyle, Kevin & Aaron . Traditional Vaginal.

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Birthing Options

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  1. Birthing Options Kyle, Kevin & Aaron

  2. Traditional Vaginal • Labor is suspected when irregular abdominal pain is present after 22 weeks of gestation. Labor itself is confirmed by checking the cervix if it’s shortening and thinning and increased diameter of cervix. A doctor monitors the changes in cervix. Examinations are usually carried out at least once every 4 hours during the first stage of labor to monitor color of the amniotic fluid, extent of cervical dilation and stage of fetal descent. • Relaxin is a hormone produced by the placenta which causes the pelvis ligaments to loosen and the cervix to soften. Oxytocin from the pituitary gland causes the strong contractions. Labor can be induced using a synthetic form of oxytocin.

  3. As the amnion is forced into the birth canal it often bursts. This fluid is used as lubrication for the birthing process. Uterine contractions move the baby through the birth canal. The doctor supports the head and neck which comes out 1st. They check if the umbilical cord is around the baby’s neck. They cut the cord and after the head is through the rest of the birthing process is easier than the beginning. The placenta is delivered after the baby is birthed.

  4. Vacuum Extraction • An artificial rupture of the amniotic membranes or the fluid filled sac that surrounds the baby (breaking the water). using a special hook called an amniohook. This is done to induce labor, place an internal monitor to measure contractions, place an internal monitor to make sure the baby’s doing well, or check for baby poo.

  5. A vacuum extractor looks like a small suction cup placed on the baby’s head. A vacuum is created using a pump. The baby’s head is gently pulled down the birthing canal with the instrument assisted by the contractions. Sometimes the pump can leave a bruise on the baby’s head which heals within the next couple days.

  6. Caesarean Section • C-Sections are done when vaginal births are to complicated or too risky for either the mother or baby. These comlications include: • Fetal distress • Cord Prolapse • Uterine rupture • Failed labour induction • 33% of birth are C-section in the U.S and are as high as 46% in some European countries.

  7. Traditional C-section; a midline incision is made through the uterus • More commonly done today is lower uterine segment section; this makes a small transverse cut just above the edge of the top of the bladder. This causes less bleeding and blood loss for the mother and is much easier to repair • Caesarean hysterectomy is a C-section done and after the uterus is taken out. • May be done because of uncontrollable bleeding in the uterus or when the placenta can not be separated from the uterus • Mortality rate for C-Section is 14 per 100,000 • Traditional mortality rate is 3.5 per 1000,000 • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LsDA4wZRSEI

  8. Sources • Nelson Biology text book • Wikipedia • www.myclevlandclinic.com • www.myvmc.com

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