PSYC 2110 Lecture Notes - Lecture 4: Corneal Reflex, Tangled, Childe
10 Dec 2015
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Perinatal environment refers to the environment surround birth. First stage of labour period of the birth process lasting from the first regular uterine contractions until the cervix is fully dilated. Second stage of labour period of the birth process during which the fetus moves through the birth canal and emerges from the mother"s body (delivery) Third stage of labour expulsion of the placenta (afterbirth) Apgar test quick assessment of the newborn"s heart rate, respiration, colour, muscle tone, and reflexes that is used to gauge perinatal stress and to determine whether a neonate requires immediate medical assistance. Neonatal behavioural assessment scale (nbas) test that assesses a neonate"s neurological integrity and responsiveness to environmental stimuli. Natural and prepared childbirth each involves a delivery in which physical and psychological preparations for the birth are stressed and medical assistance is minimized. Caesarean section surgical delivery of a baby through an incision made in the mother"s abdomen and uterus.
