Stages of Labor

Front

What things can be done prior to labor beginning to decrease unnecessary pain? Good nutrition, exercise, supportive birth team, relaxation practice, Keep working and get things completed at work, Plan a cesarean birth, Ignore that the labor and birth are coming soon

Back

Good nutrition, exercise, supportive birth team, relaxation practice

Front

What do contractions feel like?

Back

Tightening, like menstrual cramps, balloon blowing up inside

Front

Pre-labor is when....

Back

Ctxns are irregular and they go away during activity

Front

Ctxns 10 min apart of less, Mom can walk and talk thru them, "This is it!"

Back

First Stage

Front

Late First-Stage is:

Back

Close ctxns, more intense, requires focus, Mom is serious

Front

Ctxns that keep going without any dilation change is?

Back

Natural Alignment Plateau

Front

How do you coach a woman in pre-labor?

Back

Just as important as labor, breeds confidence

Front

Good positions to assume during first stage labor: Asymmetric, using squat bar, deep squatting, Headstand, Lay on back, Standing, sitting, walking, pelvic rocks, on side

Back

Standing, sitting, walking, pelvic rocks, on side

Front

Which positions open the INLET of the pelvis? Walking, standing; On your back; Asymmetric/Captain Morgan; Squatting

Back

Walking, standing

Front

Which position is more likely to speed a labor? Options: Pelvic Rocks, On your back, Squatting, Walking

Back

Walking