The Basics of Labour Flashcards

1
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Name the 3 phases of the first stage of labour

A
  1. Early (Latent)
  2. Active (3-4cm dilated)
  3. Transitional (8-9cm)
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2
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The second stage of labour has 2 phases, name them.

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  1. Passive

2. Active (this is where the Midwife may need to take control if labour is not progressing)

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3
Q

How many stages of labour are there?

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3 (4th be mentioned)

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4
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There are two types of management of the third stage of labour, name them

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  1. Physiological

2. Active stage

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5
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Which stage of labour is usually the longest?

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First stage

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6
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Name 3 signs or symptoms that would indicate a woman is in the first stage of labour

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  1. Contractions
  2. Dilatation
  3. Womens behaviour
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7
Q

What does spontaneous rupture of membranes mean?

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The process where your waters rupture naturally

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8
Q

If a woman has ruptured membranes, does that mean she is in labour?

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Not always, can rupture before full term- woman would require close observation

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9
Q

What is another phrase used when it is said that a woman’s cervix is 10cm dilated?

A

Fully

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10
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Which stage of labour is a woman in if her cervix is 10cm?

A

Second stage

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11
Q

The third stage of labour is when the baby’s head is crowning or born. True or false?

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False

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12
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Name 3 signs or symptoms that a woman is in the second stage of labour

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  • Increased amount of pain/discomfort
  • Stinging and burning around the vaginal area
  • Increased backache
  • Fatigue
  • Urge to push
  • See the head
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13
Q

Which maternal position is considered the least effective during labour?

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Semi-recumbent (on your back/lying down)

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14
Q

Give one reason why the semi-recumbent position is least effective

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  • Reduce pelvic diameter
  • Goes against gravity
  • Can reduce blood pressure
  • Can slow down the process of labour
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15
Q

Name the 2 types of fetal monitoring

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  • Auscultation

- Electronic fetal monitoring

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16
Q

Define the 4th stage of labour

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  • Known as recovery (2-4 hrs after delivery)
  • Uterus contracting (explusion of anything remaining)
  • Helped via oxytocin produced when breast feeding