PSYC 3480 Lecture Notes - Lecture 10: Doula, Normative Social Influence, Miscarriage
13 Dec 2017
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Egg and sperm unite in fallopian tube. Fertilized egg travels down the fallopian tube into the uterus. Factors influencing a woman"s response to pregnancy physical reaction planned pregnancy relationship with baby"s father economic status. Employment during pregnancy does not endanger the health of the pregnant woman or the baby. Factors related to premature delivery: physically demanding job night shift prolonged standing without break. Stage 1 (a few hours to at least a day) contractions every 5 minutes cervix becomes dilated to about 10 cm. Stage 2 (a few minutes to several hours) contractions and pushing move the baby farther down the vagina painful contractions baby is born. Preterm birth placenta separates from the uterine wall and is expelled estrogen and progesterone levels drop risk of medical complications education, weight, and ethnic factors. Natural childbirth: empathic health-care providers, education about pregnancy and childbirth, relaxation techniques and exercises designed to strengthen muscles, controlled breathing and other focusing techniques.
