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| Mothers have more control and are usually assited by a certified nurse-midwife. It is safe and complications are rare. |
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| Mothers are more comfortable, it is a more natural environment for babies, and usually leads to shorter labor. |
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| Person trained as birth companion, reduces risk of C-section. |
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| Pain medications during birth |
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- L&D Meds: 80% of women use a form of medication.
- Analgesics: pain reliever.
- Anesthetics: stronger painkiller, which blocks sensation.
- Epidural analgesia: regional pain reliever delivered continuously through catheter in lower spine. |
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| What are some downfalls to meds? |
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| Drugs can cause some problems with children and can lead to a lower Apgar score; labor also tends to be prolonged. |
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| What is the longest stage of labor? |
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| Dilation and effacement of the cervix, which can last up to 16 hours or more. |
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| What does APGAR stand for? |
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| Appearance, pulse, grimace, activity, and respiration. |
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inadequate oxygen supply to baby during birth.
1. failure to breathe once born.
2. umbilical cord wrapped around neck
3. placenta abruption
4. incompatibility between mother and baby's blood. |
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| What are so longterm complications for preterm babies? |
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1. Cerebral palsy
2. Delayed mental development
3. Deafness
4. Blindness |
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| What are some interventions for preemies? |
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1. Isolette --> respirator, feeding rube, and intravenous medication.
2. Kangaroo care --> skin to skin contact |
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| Development of certain characteristics restricted by heredity. |
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| Gene-environment correlation |
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1. Passive: child has no control; exposure to family environments.
2. Evocative: children influence how others respond to them.
3. Active/ niche-picking: occurs with older children; chose environments that complement heredity. |
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