1. Agenda February 25th Today we will be….. Learning goals…..
Get notebook
Chapter 6.1 labor and delivery notes
Assign. “Baby You” Due: March 4th
I can explain the biological process of birth
I can describe the difference between natural birth and caesarian birth
I can describe the stages of birth
I can describe possible complications of birth

2. Chapter 6 Section 1 Notes: Labor and Birth

3. The Beginning of Labor
Lightening: baby settles deep into pelvis; pressure on upper abdomen is lightened
“Show” or “bloody show”: few drops of blood or pinkish vaginal stain; occurs when mucus that plugs uterus dissolves
Plug seals cervix (lower part of uterus)

4. Water breaks: amniotic sac, holding fluid around baby has broken
Woman should note time, amount, color and odor
Delivery should happen within hours to prevent infection
Contraction: tightening and releasing of muscles in uterus; pushes fetus against cervix

5. Fetal monitoring: watching an unborn baby’s heart rate for indications of stress
Premature birth: occurs when fetus has been developing for 37 weeks or less
Real labor: when contractions follow a regular pattern and grow in intensity
Induce: starting labor by artificial means; medication or puncturing amniotic sac

6. Stages of Labor Stage 1: Contractions open the cervix
Active labor: when contractions are 60 seconds and 2-3 minutes apart
Dilate: to widen or open
Breech: bottom first

7. Stage 2: Baby is born
Episiotomy: surgical cut to widen birth canal
Stage 3: Placenta is expelled
Placenta: organ developed to supply oxygen to fetus
Cord blood: blood left behind in umbilical cord and placenta
Can have cord blood stored or donated

8. Terms to Know Anesthesia: drugs that cause a loss of feeling
Epidural blocks: injected into lower back and numb lower half of body
Cesarean birth: delivery of a baby through a surgical incision in mother’s abdomen
Incubator: special enclosed crib where oxygen supply, temperature, and humidity can be closely controlled