Childbirth

Question 0

what is the size of a premature baby?

Answer 0

less than 37 weeks; less than 5.5 pounds

Question 1

What are the 3 stages of labor?

Answer 1

first stage: begins with uterine contractions; ends with thinning and opening of cervix
second stage: begins with opening of cervix; ends with delivery of infant
third stage: begins with delivery of infant; ends with placenta delivery

Question 2

what are some complications of childbirth?

Answer 2

breech presentation; prolapsed cord; nuchal cord

Question 3

What is a newborns heart rate, skin color, and Apgar score?

Answer 3

heart rate: 100 bpm
skin color: bluish tint
Apgar scale: 1 and 5 minutes after birth; 0-3 severe distress, 4-6 moderated distress, 7-10 mild to no disress