HDFS 225 Lecture 5: HDFS 09.10 Chapter 4 pt. 1 Notes
13 Sep 2018
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Parturition (the birth process [includes pre-labor and delivery]) Feel real, but stop if you change position or activity. (pay attention to them, might need to contact the doctor) Process is stimulated by rising estrogen levels. Baby"s head lowers into mom"s pelvis and turns sideways. Flu-like symptoms - diarrhea, nausea, loss of appetite. Nesting instinct - burst of energy & urge to get things ready for baby. Passing of mucus plug - cervix begins to soften & open a bit. Fluid gushes or leaks > go right to hospital. Do not stop with change in position or activity. Mother is hooked up to a monitor. Typically, baby"s heartbeat slows somewhat during contractions, and rises when contractions end. Longest part of labor // lasts 1-48 hours. Contractions are mild, 15-30 minutes apart, 30-90 seconds long. Mom is not uncomfortable (false, but more comfortable than she will be later) Cervix dilates from 3 to 7 cm.
