NSE 31A/B Chapter Notes - Chapter 16, 17, 20: Smooth Muscle Tissue, Perinatal Mortality, Retained Placenta
27 Jan 2017
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Process of moving the fetus, placenta, and membranes out of the uterus and through the birth canal. Usually begins between the 38th and 42nd week of gestation. Changes occur in the woman"s reproductive system in the days and weeks before labour begins. Can be discussed in terms of mechanisms involved in process and stages the woman moves through. Where the l & d is occurring. Past experience infant death, difficult labour. Women delivering far from family e,g, aboriginal women who are sent south; home birth; hospital different hospital environments. Outcome of delivery e. g if child will be taken away by cas; if child will be adopted; if child will be born premature or with a known problem. Recognition that things may not go according to plan help people recognize that the perfect birth may not occur. Potential wt. loss of . 5-1. 5 kg. before labour. Lightening/dropping baby moves lower into pelvis. Low backache, sacroiliac discomfort as baby moves lower into pelvis.
