NUR1 223 Chapter Notes - Chapter 3: Apgar Score, Clear-Channel Station, Childbirth
21 Nov 2015
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Series of hormonal exchange between mother and fetus initiates the process; (3) stages: dilation and effacement of the cervix (12-14h / 4-6h) Contractions of the uterus become more frequent and powerful causes cervix or uterine opening to widen and thin to nothing, forming clear channel from the uterus into the birth canal or vagina. Cervix dilated from 0 to 10 as baby is being pushed out: delivery of the baby (50min / 20min) process quicker with later births. Strong contractions of the uterus continue mother feels the urge to contract her abdominal muscles, forcing the baby down and out. Mom controls pushing: delivery of the placenta (5-10min) Few final pushes for the placenta to separate from the wall of the uterus. If piece of uterus (placenta muscle) is not properly removed: foreign body: infectious. Chapter 3. 3. 2 the baby"s adaptation to labour and delivery. Babies born naturally: more struggle: release stress hormones: stronger fighter.
