PSYB20H3 Lecture Notes - Lecture 4: Neonatal Jaundice, Caesarean Section, Breastfeeding
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Psyb20 lecture 4 birth and the newborn. Childbirth was a struggle with death for both mother and baby. One out of four who were born alive died during their first year. End of 19th century in england and wales, an expectant mother was almost. 50 times likely to die in childbirth as is a woman giving birth today. 20th century: childbirth began to be professionalized, growing use of maternity hospitals. Midwives provide care for: during pregnancy, labour, the postpartum period, breast-feeding. Doula is experienced mentor, coach, and helper. About 96% of births are attended by physicians and 4% attended by midwives. Labour is brought on by: series of uterine, cervical and other changes that begin about 2 weeks before delivery. Definitive trigger for the advent of labour is unclear: due to a specific protein produced by the body. Lasts 12 to 14 hours for a woman having her first child. Causes the cervix to shorten and dilate: second stage:
