OB/GYN Flashcards
(14 cards)
If contractions are 2-3 min apart lasting 60-90 seconds, ____
be prepared for delivery
Previous babies mean what?
That the delivery is likely faster
Ovaries
Contains eggs
Uterus
Muscular organ where fetus develops
Cervix
Neck of uterus
Perineum
Area of skin between genitals and anus
Placenta
Special organ that nourishes fetus
Umbilical Cord
Lifeline of fetus
Amniotic Sac
Fluid filled sac that protects fetus
Amniotic Fluid
Cushions fetus
Labor
Stage 1: First contractions to dilation of Cervix
Stage: 2 Delivery of baby
Stage 3: delivery of Placenta
-Normal delivery: Cephalic- head first
-Average Blood loss: Approx 1/2 pint
Crowning
Head of baby starts to emerge
What do you suction once the baby is born?
Mouth and nose
APGAR Score
Rates color, pulse, grimace, activity, respiratory effort