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Terms in this set (212)
First stage of birth dilation and effacement of the cervix
Second stage of birth actual birth of the infant (takes about 50 mins)
after birth: the placenta, umbilical cord and other
Third stage of birth
membranes are detached and expelled.
A caregiver who provides continuous physical,
Doula emotional, and educational support for the mother
before, during, and after childbirth.
Analgesic used to relieve pain
used in late first stage of labor and during expulsion
Anesthetic
to block sensation
Epidural block numbs from waist down
A hormone released by the posterior pituitary gland
oxytocin that stimulates uterine contractions during childbirth
and milk ejection during breastfeeding.
synthetic form of oxytocin that is administered to
pitocin
induce or speed up labor
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Reduces the mother's pain with breathing techniques
natural childbirth
and relaxation
prepared childbirth methods of classes on childbirth
water birth giving birth in a tub of warm water
cesarean delivery (c- the baby is removed from the uterus through an
section) incision made in the mother's abdomen
buttocks rather than head emerge first; can prevent
breech position
the baby from breathing normally
('skin grease') protects against heat loss, eases
vernix caseosa
transition through birth canal
used to assess the health of
newborns at 1 and 5 minutes
Apgar scale
after birth
Brazelton Neonatal a test performed within 24 to 36 hours after birth to
Behavioral Assessment assess newborns' neurological development, reflexes,
Scale (NBAS) and reactions to people
average American baby 7.5 lbs and 20 inches long
low birth weight less than 5.5 pounds
very low birth weight less than 3.3 lbs
extremely low birth weight under 2.2 lbs
preterm born 3 weeks or more before full term
infants whose birth weight is below their expected
small for date infants
weight considering the length of the pregnancy
respiratory distress lack surfacant (more than 6 weeks preterm)
syndrome
Treatment for preterm infants that involves skin-to-skin
kangaroo care
contact.
involution Return of the uterus to a nonpregnant state after birth
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Terms in this set (212)
First stage of birth dilation and effacement of the cervix
Second stage of birth actual birth of the infant (takes about 50 mins)
after birth: the placenta, umbilical cord and other
Third stage of birth
membranes are detached and expelled.
A caregiver who provides continuous physical,
Doula emotional, and educational support for the mother
before, during, and after childbirth.
Analgesic used to relieve pain
used in late first stage of labor and during expulsion
Anesthetic
to block sensation
Epidural block numbs from waist down
A hormone released by the posterior pituitary gland
oxytocin that stimulates uterine contractions during childbirth
and milk ejection during breastfeeding.
synthetic form of oxytocin that is administered to
pitocin
induce or speed up labor
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, 11/20/25, 10:59 AM PSYC 255 Exam 2 (Bowman) Exam comprehensive questions | FREQUENTLY MOST TESTED QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED S…
Reduces the mother's pain with breathing techniques
natural childbirth
and relaxation
prepared childbirth methods of classes on childbirth
water birth giving birth in a tub of warm water
cesarean delivery (c- the baby is removed from the uterus through an
section) incision made in the mother's abdomen
buttocks rather than head emerge first; can prevent
breech position
the baby from breathing normally
('skin grease') protects against heat loss, eases
vernix caseosa
transition through birth canal
used to assess the health of
newborns at 1 and 5 minutes
Apgar scale
after birth
Brazelton Neonatal a test performed within 24 to 36 hours after birth to
Behavioral Assessment assess newborns' neurological development, reflexes,
Scale (NBAS) and reactions to people
average American baby 7.5 lbs and 20 inches long
low birth weight less than 5.5 pounds
very low birth weight less than 3.3 lbs
extremely low birth weight under 2.2 lbs
preterm born 3 weeks or more before full term
infants whose birth weight is below their expected
small for date infants
weight considering the length of the pregnancy
respiratory distress lack surfacant (more than 6 weeks preterm)
syndrome
Treatment for preterm infants that involves skin-to-skin
kangaroo care
contact.
involution Return of the uterus to a nonpregnant state after birth
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