unit 2 Flashcards
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how many stages of labor?
4
what is the 1st stage of labor?
onset of labor to 10cm dilated
what are the phases in the 1st stage of labor?
latent phase
active phase
transition phase
what is the latent phase of the 1st stage of labor?
dilation from 0-3cm
little descent
more frequent contractions
not too much pain
how does mom feel during the latent phase of stage 1 labor?
mom is excited
what is the active phase of the 1st stage of labor?
dilation from 4-7cm
increase pain
epidural is given
how does mom feel during the active phase of stage 1 labor?
apprehensive
what is the transition phase of the 1st stage of labor?
dilation from 8-10cm
effacement complete
full dilation
how does mom feel during the transition phase of stage 1 labor?
tired
doubt themselves
anxious
what must be done before mom can start pushing?
empty bladder
must be fully dilated
what is the 2nd stage of labor?
birthing the baby
active pushing
what are the 2 stages in the 2nd stage of labor?
latent phase
transitioning stage
what happens in the later phase of the 2nd stage?
descent of baby through birth Canal
mom is actively pushing/bearing down
what happens in the transition phase of the 2nd stage?
presenting part of baby on perineum
bearing down most effective
cardinal movements
interventions for 2nd stage of labor?
vitals every 5-15min
empty bladder
reposition as needed
monitor fetal descent
patterned breathing
tearing
interventions for 1st stage of labor?
monitor FHR
monitor contractions
what does multipara mean?
multiple pregnancies
how long can stage 2 be for a multipara mom?
0-30minutes
what does primipara mean?
first pregnancy
how long can stage 2 be for a primipara mom?
0-3 hours
what is the 3rd stage of labor?
delivery of placenta
placental care
repair tearing/laceration
what to ensure with the delivery of placenta?
cord is clamped and cut
uterus rises, volume shrink
gush of blood expels uterine contents
what is the 4th stage of labor?
postpartum
1-4hr after delivery
recovery period
important things to monitor for in the 4th stage?
monitor bleeding
mom has 6hr to pee
interactions between mom and baby