Delivery

• Vacuum-Assisted Delivery


  Also known as vacuum extraction, it uses a vacuum to assist in delivering a baby during the second stage of labor
• Vacuum-Assisted Delivery


  • Common and relatively safe procedure used when a mother needs additional assistance despite pushing effectively
• Forceps-Assisted Delivery


  Involves using specialized medical instruments called forceps to gently guide the baby's head out of the birth canal
• Forceps-Assisted Delivery


  • Assists mothers in delivering their babies during the second stage of labor
• Water Birth


  Also known as hyrdotherapy during childbirth, where a woman labors and delivers her baby in a birthing tub filled with warm water
• Water Birth


  • Gaining popularity as a birthing choice due to potential benefits for some mothers
• Vertex Position


  The ideal position for birth where the baby is head-down
• Vertex Position


  • This position allows for the smoothest passage through the birth canal as the head (vertex) is the widest part of the baby
• Breech Position


  Refers to the baby's position in the uterus where the buttocks are the first part to emerge from the vagina
• Frank or Extended Breech


  • Baby's legs are fully extended straight up above their head
• Complete or Fixed Breech


  • Baby's buttocks are presenting first, with the knees bent and feet tucked up near the buttocks
• Footling Breech


  • One or both of the baby's feet are presenting first
• Contractions


  Irregular contractions become regular and stronger, leading to cervical dilation
• Childbirth


  Full dilation leads to pushing, culminating in the baby’s delivery.
• Afterbirth


  Delivery of placenta, usually within 5-30 minutes post-birth, followed by uterine contractions to prevent bleeding.
• Electronic Fetal Monitoring


  Used to assess fetal well-being during pregnancy, labor, and delivery by monitoring the baby's heart rate. It tracks the heart rate and checks for changes that might indicate fetal distress.
• Prepared Childbirth 


  Involves instruction, breathing exercises, and social support to induce controlled physical responses to uterine contractions and reduce fear and pain.
• Lamaze Method


  Focuses on breathing techniques, relaxation, massage, and visualization to manage pain.
• Bradley Method


  Emphasizes the role of the birthing person's partner as a coach and advocate. Includes education about the stages of labor and pain management techniques.
• Birthing Partner Method


  Focuses on communication and teamwork between the birthing person and their partner.
• Doula


  Experienced mentor who provides emotional support and information for a woman during labor.
• Before Childbirth: Doulas offer education about childbirth, assist in developing a birth plan, and provide emotional support during pregnancy.
• During Childbirth: Doulas provide continuous labor support, including massage, relaxation techniques, pain management strategies, and emotional encouragement. They also advocate for the birthing person's wishes and facilitate communication with healthcare providers.
• After Childbirth: Doulas help with breastfeeding, newborn care, and emotional well-being in the postpartum period.
• Neonates refer to newborn babies within the first 28 days of life, regardless of full-term or premature birth. All neonates are very young babies, similar to how toddlers are a specific age group (1-3 years old).
• The neonatal period encompasses the first 28 days of a baby's life. It is a crucial period of rapid development and adjustment to life outside the womb. This period is akin to the actual timeframe that defines being a toddler (those 2 years).