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Episiotomy
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An incision sometimes made to increase the size of the opening of the vagina to allow the baby to pass
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Apgar scale
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A standard measurement system that looks for a variety of indications of good health in newborns;
A- appearance P- pulse G- grimace A- activity R- respiration
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Corticotropin-releasing hormone(CRH)
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A protein that triggers the releasae of various hormones, and the process that leads to birth
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Oxytocin
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A critical hormone that is released by the mothers pituitary gland, starts the contractions when the concentration of oxytocin is high enough
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Braxtin-Hicks contractions
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False contractions
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First stage of labor
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Contractions initislly occur every 8 to 10 min and last about 30 seconds, toward the end of the first stage they every 2 minutes and last almost 2 minutes. The longest stage, takes around 16 to 24 hours.
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Cervix
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The neck of the uterus that seperated it from the vagina
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Transition
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The final part of the first stage of labor when the contractions increase to their greatest intensity
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Second stage of labor
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Usually lasts around 90 minutes, ends when the baby has completely left the mothers body
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Third stage of labor
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Occurs when the child's umbillical cord and the placenta are expelled from the mother. Quickest stage, usually lasts only a few minutes
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Neonate
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New born
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Brazelton Neonate Behavioral Assessment
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May indicate problems or birth defects that were already present in the fetus
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Anoxia
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A restriction of oxygen to the baby, lasting a few minutes during the birth process, which can poduce brain damage.
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Bonding
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Close physical and emotional contact between parent and child during the period immediately following birth, argued by some to affect later relationship strength
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Preterm Infants
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Infants who are born prior to 38 weeks after conception (also known as premature infants)
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