PPT-Labor and the Birth Process

The 5 Ps of labor P assenger P assageway P owers P osition P sychologic response Passengers Head Presentation of the Passenger What is the fetal presentation Cephalic 96. Pros of vaginal birth. Pros of vaginal birth. With vaginal birth, women can expect a shorter hospital stay and quicker recovery time, as vaginal birth is less surgically intensive and doesn't scar. Any subsequent births are less likely to require a C-section as well as being quicker and shorter. Vaginal births are also less risky for the mother, as less interference from the hospital staff means a lower chance of an emergency scenario for the mother. According to the American Pregnancy Association, the mortality risk for mothers is much lower in vaginal births.. Labor. Ramzy. . Nakad. , MD. Preterm Birth. Definition: Birth that occurs prior to completion of 37 weeks of gestation.. Preterm birth is the leading cause of neonatal mortality and the most common reason for antenatal hospitalization . You will be able to…... Identify and describe stages of labor and delivery. Identify, describe and demonstrate helpful labor positions. Identify and describe different birthing methods and techniques. Labor and Delivery Nurse who will give all of the information found in this section of . the unit . 3 workbook. She will tell a lot of great stories while giving the information, show . segments . of different kinds of births from a labor and delivery video, . , MD. Preterm Birth. Definition: Birth that occurs prior to completion of 37 weeks of gestation.. Preterm birth is the leading cause of neonatal mortality and the most common reason for antenatal hospitalization . Nursing Management of Laboring Women. Assessment. Comfort measures. Emotional support. Information and instruction. Advocacy. Support for the partner. Maternal Assessment During Labor and Birth. Maternal status (vital signs, pain, prenatal record review). 1 In 1996 tNote ACNMAmerican College of NurseMidwives http//wwwmidwifeorg/ MANAMidwives Alliance of North America http//manaorg/ NACPMNational Association of Certified Professional Midwives Th terms. Childbirth Terms. Labor. The work of the mother and baby to help the baby be delivered.. Regular contractions of the uterus that result in dilation and effacement of the cervix.. Childbirth Terms. Lightening occurs. pressure on upper abdomen is now reduced. Early Signs. “bloody show”: losing your mucus plug. Plug of mucus seals the cervix. Before birth mucus begins to liquefy. Woman may notice few drops of blood or pinkish staining. Support during childbirth can be provided by the professionals responsible for the clinical care of the woman in labor, by other individuals specifically designated to provide support other than clinical care, or by the woman's partner, family, or friends.. . اشراف . ا.م.. د. . حوراء حسين. . Preparing child birth and parenting. They . provide accurate information about normal labour and delivery. . So it supplys . information . not only . &. Intact . MembraneS. Dr. . M.Moshfeghi. OBS&GYN. fellowship of . perinatology. Shariati.Hospital. ,TUMS. RUYAN INSTITUTE. INTRODUCTION  .  . 12% . of births before 37 weeks and preterm.. Prof.Saadya. . Hadi. . Humade. KEY . TERMS. :. . anaphylactoid syndrome . artificial . rupture of membranes (AROM) . augmentation . of labor . Bishop . score . cephalopelvic . disproportion (sĕf-ăh-lō-PĔL-vĭc . . Four Essential Components of Labor. The Four Ps of Labor. Passageway (maternal pelvis and soft tissues). Passenger (fetus). Powers (involuntary and voluntary muscle contractions). Psyche. (psychological state of the woman).