CH DEV 1 Lecture Notes - Lecture 10: East Los Angeles College, Certified Nurse Midwife, Uterine Contraction
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Uterus lining gets really thin and makes space for labor process. A) dilation and effacement of the cervix. Contractions of uterus gradually become more frequent and powerful, eventually causes dilation and cervix to open. Reached when the frequency and strength of the contractions are. Stage 2 (1 hour shortly depending on what kind of birth it is) at their peak/cervix completely opens. With each contraction, mother pushes the baby down the birth canal until head appears. Near the end of stage 2, the shoulders emerge, followed quickly by the rest of the baby"s body. If you push too hard, you can experience tearing. With a few final pushes, the placenta is delivered. Stress hormones are adaptive during labor and delivery. Practices shaped by society and historical time. Consists of a group of techniques aimed at reducing pain and medical intervention and making childbirth as rewarding an experience as possible.
