Transcript The Baby’s Arrival

The Baby’s Arrival
Child Development
Chapter 6
Early Signs of Labor
• “Show” or “bloody show” refers to the
few drops of blood or a pinkish vaginal
stain that occurs when the mucus plug
dissolves. This plug seals the cervix.
• Cervix – the lower part of the uterus.
Early Signs of Labor
• A trickle or gush of warm fluid may
indicate that the amniotic sac has broken.
– Delivery will be within 24-48 hours
– Check color of fluid
Early Signs of Labor
• Contraction – the tightening and
releasing of the muscles of the uterus.
• Fetal monitoring – watching an unborn
baby’s heart rate for indications of stress.
Premature Labor
• Medications can be used to stop
premature labor.
• Signs –
– Contractions every 10 minutes or less
– Dull backache
– Leaking fluid or blood
False Labor
• Contractions that are not regular or
rhythmic
• Contractions that do not get stronger over
time
• Contractions that end with light exercise
such as waking or stretching
Inducing Labor
• Induce – to start labor by artificial means
– Medication
– Puncturing amniotic sac
Stages of Labor
• Stage 1: Contractions open the cervix
• Stage 2: The baby is born
• Stage 3: The placenta is expelled
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Stage 1
• Officially begins when contractions are coming
at regular intervals.
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Increase in strength, length and frequency
30 sec, 30 minutes apart – early
60 sec, 5 minutes apart – active labor
Pain medication
Breathing techniques helpful
Dilate – widen or open
Transition – cervix fully dilated (10 cm or 4 inches)
Stage 2
• Contractions during this state are more
productive, pushing the baby through the
pelvis and out the vagina or birth canal.
– It is safe for mom to push
– During labor, a hormone called relaxin allows
tissue to stretch like rubber bands
– Episiotomy
– Forceps
– Vaccum
Stage 3
• The placenta or organ that supplies
oxygen to the fetus, separates from the
uterine wall.
– Cord blood – blood that is left behind in the
umbilical ford and placenta following birth.
– Stem Cells – cells capable of producing all
types of blood cells.
Coping with Labor
• Childbirth Classes
• Breathing & relaxation techniques
• Anesthesia – drugs that cause loss of
feeling
• Epidural block – numb lower half of body
Cesarean Birth
• The delivery of a bay through a surgical
incision in the mother’s abdomen.
– Due to lack of normal progress during labor
– Baby in distress
– Baby turned in wrong direction
– Multiple births
– Major Surgery
Premature Birth
• 5-6 percent of all babies
• Before reaching 37 weeks (less that 5 lbs,
8 ounces)
• Systems for controlling body temperature,
breathing and feeding are not mature yet.
• Incubator – a special enclosed crib where
the oxygen supply, temperature and
humidity can be closely controlled
• Advances in technology have helped
The Newborns Appearance
• Fontanel – an open space found on the
baby’s head where the bones are not
joined.
• These bones fuse or combine.
• Puffy or swollen face
• Eyes are nearly adult-size
• Languno – fine downy hair (preemies)
• Vernix – white pasty substance
Apgar Scale
• Review
Tests
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Hearing
Blood type
Screen for Certain Diseases
Vaccines – vary from state to state
After the Birth
• Neonatal Period – the first moth after the
baby is born.
• Mom and baby usually released between
12 - 48 hours after birth.
• Jaundice – causes the baby’s skin and
eyes to look slightly yellow. (50%)
• Bilirubin – a substance produced by the
breakdown of red blood cells.
Bonding
• Emotional needs
• Bonding is forming emotional ties between
parent and child.
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Voice
Heartbeat
Warmth
Blanket
Focus on parents face
Eating
• Colostrum – a high calorie, high protein early breast milk
Help with Feeding
• By the fourth day, breast-feeding mothers
begin producing more milk.
• Lactation consultant – a professional
breast feeding specialist.
– Sleepy
Rooming-in
• Rooming-in means that the baby remains
with the mother during the entire hospital
stay.
– Full or Partial
– Father
Legal Documents
• Birth Certificate
• Social Security Number
Caring for Premature Babies
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NICU – neonatal intensive care unit
Level 1 – routine care
Level 2 – close monitoring
Level 3 – care for serious or life
threatening conditions
Mother’s Postnatal Care
• Postnatal Care – the time following the
baby’s birth.
– Hormone levels
– Sleep
– Physical Recovery Time
– Nursing
Mother’s Postnatal Care
• Rest
• Exercise
• Good Nutrition
– 300 more calories each day
• Medical Checkups
• Postpartum Depression – a condition in which
new mothers may feel sad, cry, have little
energy, anxious feelings and little interest in the
baby.