PSYC 2110 Chapter Notes - Chapter 5: Prenatal Care, Infant Mortality, Sudden Infant Death Syndrome
1 Nov 2016
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Chapter five - birth and the newborn"s readiness for life. Perinatal environment - refers to the environment surrounding birth. First stage of labour - the period of the birth process lasting from the first regular uterine contractions until the cervix is fully dilated. Second stage of labour - the period of birth process during which the fetus moves through the birth canal and emerges from the mother"s body (also called delivery) Third stage of labour - expulsion of the placenta (afterbirth) The apgar test - a quick assessment of the newborn"s heart rate, respiration, colour, muscle tone, and reflexes that is used to gauge perinatal stress and to determine whether the neonate requires immediate medical assistance. Used to assess the newborns condition after birth. Neonate behavioural assessment scale (nbas) - a test that assesses a neonate"s neurological integrity and responsiveness to environmental stimuli. More extensive measure of the baby"s health and well-being.
