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what determines the birth passage

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-size & type of the maternal pelvis
-ability of the cervix to dilate and efface
-ability of canal & the external opening to distend

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what pelvic shape is a CPD more likely to occur

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what pelvic shape is more likely to have a baby inn a transverse lie

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platypelloid

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what pelvic shape is more likely for the baby to be in an occipital posterior position

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anthropoid

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effacement

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the gradual thinning, shortening and drawing up of the cervix, measured in percentages from 0-100%
the shortening between the internal and external cervical os

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dilation

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the gradual opening of the cervix measured in centimeters from 0-10cm

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when does the anterior fontanel close

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18 wks after birth

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when does the posterior fontanel close

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6-8wks after birth

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fetal attitude

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refers to the relation of the fetal parts to one another
usually rounded back, chin is flex to the chests, thighs are flexed on the abdomen, legs are flexed at the knees & arms are crossed

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what is BPP an important indicator of

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fetal head size

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fetal lie

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the relationship between the fetal long axis vs the long axis of the mom

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longitudinal lie (vertical)

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-head down (cephalic)
-buttocks down (breech)

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transverse lie (horizontal)

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shoulder position

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cephalic: suboccipitobregmatic

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most desired head presentation because it makes the smallest head diameter & chin is flexed in

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cephalic: occipitofrontal

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“military presentation”
the chin is not flexed inwards

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cephalic: occipitomental

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“brow presentations”
eyebrows presenting first and are very hard to delivery vaginally

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cephalic: submentobregmatic

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“face presentation”
uncommon- fetus does not move down, usually occurs after multiple births, and baby’s face can be bruised and edemas

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frank breech

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hips are flexed, knees are extended, and bottom is first presenting part

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complete breech

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hips & knees are flexed, thighs on abdomen, butt + feet present first

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footling breech

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hips & legs are extended, and feet present first

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what are the parts of position

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station, engagement and fetal position

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station

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negative: above ischial spine
zero: at ischial spine
positive: below ischial spine

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when does engagement occur

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when presenting part researches zero station

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what are the 3 landmarks of fetal position

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-right or left of maternal pelvis
-presenting part
-anterior, posterior or transverse in relation to pelvic

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what side do we want the baby to be facing
anterior **facing the ground**
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memory trick for fetal position
R = head is facing my right side L = head is facing my left side **back is always opposite** T= i can see the nose P= i can see the eyebrow A = ear is centered SA= back SA = front
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two categories of powers
primary and secondary
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primary power
-responsible for cervical effacement and dilation -**involuntary uterine muscular contractions** until complete dilation -described by frequency, duration & intensity -phases: increment, acme, decrement
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increment phase of contraction
as the contraction increases
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acme phase of contraction
peak of contraction
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decrement phase of contraction
when the contraction starts to loosen and go down
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secondary power
-**voluntary forces by the abdominal muscles** "bearing down "
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ferguson reflex
the maternal urge to bear down that's caused by the release of endogenous oxytocin when stretch receptors are activated in the vagina
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how does gravity help during labor
-makes contractions stronger -increases cardiac output which increases blood flow to our placenta & uterus & kidneys
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how does positioning help with labor
-affects the anatomic and physiologic labor adaptations -frequent changes help to relieve fatigue, increase comfort, and increases circulation
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Psyche
-fear & anxiety -excitement -exhaustion -level of social support
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premonitory signs of impending labor
-lightening: when the presenting part gets into the true pelvis, gradual & relieves pressure on diaphragm -braxton hicks: false labor, uterus is practicing -cervical changes -bloody show/expulsion of mucus plug -ROM: water breaking -sudden burst of energy -wt loss -GI upset
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true labor
-regular contractions -contraction intervals shorten -contractions increase in duration & intensity -discomfort starts in back and radiate to abdomen -cervical dilatation & effacement are progressive -contractions do not decrease w/ rest or warm bath
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stages of labor
first: onset of labor until full dilation (has 3 pahses) second: full dilation to birth of baby third: birth of baby until the delivery of the placenta fourth: after the placenta is delivery & up to 4hrs PP
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what are the phases of the first stage of labor
latent active transition
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latent phase
"early labor" & longest phase -usually dilated between 0-3 cm -8ish hrs for a prim/nulli pare & 5ish for a multi -contractions are every 10-30 min, lasting 30sec, mild to mod **be aware of procedure that could effect length of this stage**
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psychological adaptations: latent phase
-feels able to cope w/ discomfort -may be relieved that labor has finally started -able to recognize & express feelings of anxiety -excitement is high, eager to talk
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active phase
-dilated 4-7 cm -4ish hrs for a prim/nulli pare & 2ish for a multi -contractions are every 2-5min, lasting 40-60sec, palpate moderate to strong
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psychological adaptations: active phase
-anxiety increases -sense of need for energy & focus -fears loss of control -may have decreased ability to cope -helplessness -if supported: greater satisfaction & less anxiety
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transition phase
-dilated 8-10cm -3ish hrs for a prim/nulli pare & <1 hr for a multi -contractions are every 1.5 to 2 min, lasting 60-90 sec and strong by palpation
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psychological adaptations: transition phase
-w/draws into herself to focus -acutely aware of intensity of contractions -doubts ability to cope -apprehensive, restless & irritable -frequent change of position -terrified of being alone -does not want anyone to talk to her or touch her
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second stage
"pushing stage" -urge to push -baby is crowning -up to 3ish hrs for a prim/nulli pare & ~15mins for a multi -contractions every 1.5-2 mins, lasting 60-90secs, strong by palpation
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psychological adaptations: second stage
-relieved acute pain is over -relieved she can push -sense of control because actively involved -may become frightened -fatigue
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mechanism of labor: engagement & descent
when the largest part of the fetal presenting part passes through the pelvic inlet, which leads to descent which is affected by pressure of the amniotic fluid, contractions, pushing effort and extension of the fetus
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mechanism of labor: flexion
when the head and chin are brought closer to the chest so that the small head diameter is presenting to the pelvic outlet
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mechanism of labor: internal rotation
occurs when the fetal head rotates from occiput transverse to occiput anterior
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mechanism of labor: extension
when the occiput comes, then the face and then the chin delivers
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mechanism of labor: external rotation & expulsion
when the head rotates to the OT position & the provider will deliver the anterior than the posterior shoulder which will result in expulsion & birth of the baby
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benefits of kangaroo care
"skin to skin" -helps regulate body temp & heart rate -increases bonding -increases oxytocin released by the mother -stimulates mother's breasts
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third stage
-should last no longer than 30 min or **risk for hemorrhage and placenta retention** -pitocin IV bolus infusion begun after delivery of placenta to decrease blood loss -fundal massage to see if continues to be firm
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signs of placental separation
-globular uterus rises in abdomen -gush or trickle of blood -increased protrusion of umbilical cord
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what is the purpose of pitocin (oxytocin)
induce labor & prevent bleeding after birth
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fourth stage
-vaginal delivery average blood loss is 250-500 ml -C/s average blood loss <1000ml -check: fundus, peritoneum and vaginal bleed every 15 mins during the 1st hour, temperature @ beginning and end of recovery period and bladder fullness
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physiologic readjustment
-thirsty & hungry -shaking -fluid & heat loss (give warm blanket) -bladder is often hypotonic (so bedpan or in&out cath) -uterus should remain contracted

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