emergency childbirth Flashcards
1
Q
first stage
A
neck of the womb opens, last several hours for first baby
2
Q
signs and symptoms of first stage
A
contractions: squeezing of uterus, mucus plug is expelled, amniotic fluid surrounding baby leaks
3
Q
second stage
A
baby is born last an hour
4
Q
signs and symptoms of second stage
A
strong urge to push: babys head is passed down birth canal, birth canal stretches, babies head emerges and is born
5
Q
third stage
A
after birth placenta is delieverd 10-30 mins after baby is born
6
Q
signs and symptoms of third stage
A
contractions of the uterus placenta is pushed out
