Maternal/Child Health Nursing Labor and Delivery Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Afterbirth - ANSWER-the placenta and fetal membranes that are expelled from the uterus after the baby is born Afterpains - ANSWER-pain that follows expulsion of the placenta due to contraction of the uterus Amniotic Sac - ANSWER-The "bag of waters" that surrounds the developing fetus. Amniotic Fluid - ANSWER-albuminous fluid which provides a cushion and protection for the fetus from sudden blows or movements. Maintains temperature for the fetus. Alkaline solution. Amount 500-1500 ml'...

4 P's correct answers Four Components of the labor process; Powers, passage, Passenger, Psyche Afterbirth correct answers the placenta and fetal membranes that are expelled from the uterus after the baby is born Afterpains correct answers pain that follows expulsion of the placenta due to contraction of the uterus Amniotic Sac correct answers The "bag of waters" that surrounds the developing fetus. Amniotic Fluid correct answers albuminous fluid which provides a cushion and protec...