15Preparation for Childbirth / Analgesic / C-sec

lamaze method

teaching women to be in control in the process of delivery

lamaze method

women learning about muscle relaxation, breathing through contractions, having a focal point during contraction, and having support person to accompany to training and her coach for delivery

lamaze method

most common method for preparing for childbirth

hospital

location where the baby will be delivered that is better for potential complications

certified nurse midwives

they're trained & licensed to assist in delivery and also costs less than the hospital

epidural block

regional analgesic that alleviates most pain in lower body w/o slowing labor

epidural block

analgesic that is injected into a small space outside the lower back spinal cord

epidural block

takes 10-20 minutes for it to take effect

epidural block

analgesic that can be used throughout labor and also has little to no effect on the baby

cesarean section

surgery to deliver the baby through the mother's abdomen

cesarean section

reasons:

health problems in mother, signs of distress in baby, not enough room for baby to go through vagina, or position of the baby

cesarean section

common surgery among women carrying more than 1 baby

cesarean section

surgery that is relatively safe for the mother and baby, but is still a major surgery and carries health risks

cesarean section

incision from the surgery leaves a weak spot in the WALL OF THE UTERUS