Labor and Birth

post partum depression

a serious form of depression that occurs less frequently than baby blues. occurs later than baby blues.

post partum psychosis

a rare and extremely severe mental illness. occurs later than baby blues and does not lessen with treatment.

baby blues

the most common mood disorder, is a mild postpartum mood disorder that goes away on its own. usually begin 1 to 3 days after childbirth.

Paternal Postpartum Depression (PPPD)

mood disorder like depression appears in men when the partner is pregnant

perinatal depression

Mood disorder that can occur during pregnancy or during the postpartum period or even afterward. 12-24 month post delivery

Postpartum care

The care the mother receives during the six to eight weeks following the birth of her baby

postpartum disorder

a mental health condition characterized by feelings of sadness, guilt and depression after the birth of a baby

early labor

the first phase in the first stage of labor in which contractions are usually not painful but the cervix begins to thin out (enfacement), cervix dilates, membrane may begin to leak, length of stage varies

early labor

Longest part 1-48 hours
cervix thins
cervix dilates to about 3cm
contractions are mild (15-30 min apart) 30 sec long
mom is not uncomfortable

Active Labor Phase

CM dilated: 5-8 cm
Duration: 30-60 sec
Intensity: moderate
stronger, harder, longer contractions
meds may be given
bag of water ruptures
contractions can stall

Transition phase of labor

8-10 cm
strong to very strong contractions
every 2-3 min
lasts 45-90 sec
shortest but hardest (1 hr average)
urge to push

expulsion stage

can last 15 mins to 2.5 hrs or longer
contractions every 3-5 mins lasts 60 secs
crowning occurs
may feel stretching, burning or pressure in uterus

after birth

final and shortest stage of labor
lasts 10-20 mins
mild contractions
placenta will be examined thoroughly
may need stitches from tear or episiotomy

the baby is born during this stage

second stage of labor

Involves little or no discomfort

third stage

shortest stage of labor

3rd stage

Longest stage of labor

first stage

During his stage the uterus contracts and expels umbilical cord and placenta

third stage

episiotomy may be preformed during this stage

second stage

Mother may be asked to bear down to help baby along during this stage

second stage

mother may be moved from the labor room to a separate delivery room during this stage

second stage

Near the end of this stage, contractions are strong and frequent

first stage

from birth to one month the bay is known as a...

neonate

Apgar test

a test that check the appearance,(skin color), pulse, breathing, reflex responsiveness (checks the baby's physical condition at birth)

Brazelton scale

A test used to determine whether a baby has problems interacting with the environment, handling motor processes, controlling his or her physical state, or responding to stress.

Well-baby checkup

A routine medical visit in which the doctor examines a baby for signs of good health and proper growth
Doctor measures baby's growth: height, weight, and head circumference.
Abnormal growth may indicate physical or psychological problems.