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1. Know that that there are 3 stages of delivery and that during the labor process there are benchmarks such as the mucus plug, and the release of amniotic fluid that might serve as time indicators. 2. Twins are more common now 3. There are some questions we ask mom if we have time a. Do you feel like the baby is coming out right now b. Do you have prenatal care? Know a few reasons why this important c. Is this your first pregnancy? d. How many children/pregnancies have you had? Can be indicator of hx of complications e. Do you know of any complications f. Are you having contractions? How far apart are they? 4. Goals are to a. Prevent an explosive delivery b. Catch baby and ease the delivery process c. Protect the baby’s airway and vigorously rub the baby d. Be prepare to resuscitate baby e. Clamp and cut the umbilical cord f. Keep baby warm g. Check on mom 5. Prevent an explosive birth by a. Placing your hand around the baby’s head and provide gentle back pressure 6. May need to assist in delivering the shoulders. 7. Suction the baby with a bulb syringe a. Breathing is assisted by stimulating the baby through vigorous rubbing 8. Know the components of APGAR Score