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What are the complications if during labor the baby is face up and not face down?
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Which part dilates during labor to allow the baby's passage down the birth canal?
It is the vagina.
Does a Doctor need to wear sterile gloves to do vaginal exam when a woman is in labor?
If her water is broken, yes. The amniotic fluid protects the baby from innfection and when that no longer there the risk of infection increases substanially, esp if a doctor is not sterile performing exams. Actually its really best to limit the number of vaginal exams during labor. Less messing around down there reduces the amount of complications
Why does the cost of labor go down in a recession?
During an economically depressed period, the labor supply usually exceeds the demand in the labor market, resulting in lower labor rates.
How would you use effacement in a sentence What is the complete definition of effacement?
Effacement refers to a stage in labor during which the cervix becomes thin and begins the process of dilation which moves the cervix out of the way so the baby can be born. When the cervix is fully effaced and dilated to 10 centimeters, the baby begins to move down the birth canal. Effacement refers to a stage in labor during which the cervix becomes thin and begins the process of dilation which moves the cervix out of the way so the baby can be born. When the cervix is fully effaced and dilated to 10 centimeters, the baby begins to move down the birth canal.
What is the contraction of a uterus?
Uterine contractions occur when a pregnant woman goes into labor. The purpose is to dilate the cervix and to push the baby into the vagina, out of the uterus, during birth. The uterus continues to contract after expelling the baby and placenta to clamp down on any bleeding (prevent hemorrhage) and shrink the uterus.
What contracts when a woman is in labor?
Contraction refers to the muscles tightening around the uterus, pushing the baby down to the birth canal.
How do Gorilla gorilla give birth?
Female gorillas reach sexual maturity at approximately 10 years of age. It can have a baby as often as every four to five years. Like humans, female gorillas ovulate, every 28 days on average. The average female gorilla in the wild will give birth to two to six babies in her lifetime. Females eventually reach menopause, but the exact age that this happens is unknown. The birthing process for gorillas is similar to that for humans. Gorillas give birth after being pregnant for 8 1/2 to 9 months. The labor process can go quickly drag out. Complications can happen during labor. Gorillas tend to give birth at night. The most likely reason is that the gorilla group settles down for the night and things are quiet. The female gorilla may change positions during birth, from lying down to squatting throughout the labor process. When the baby starts coming, the mother will sit in a squatting position so that she can catch the baby.
Is it normal to be 37 weeks with first child and he hasn't dropped?
Actually, yes. I am with my first child and at 37 weeks. My baby hasn't dropped yet. I have had a completely normal pregnancy. My doctor told me that the baby can drop up until a week before labor begins. The baby can also drop and then undrop. As long as it is head-down and in position and no other complications occur, it should be fine. However, everyone is different so I would talk to your practitioner.
Can smoking cause downs syndrome?
No, Down syndrome is a genetic disorder, and occurs because of the presence of an extra chromosome, not due to smoking. The chances of a women giving birth to a Down syndrome baby increases with age.
What is a minus 2 during pregnancy?
It is where the baby is stationed ( as far as coming down).
Why would the cervix move out during pregnancy?
No. It becomes high and hard. Towards the end of pregnancy it may appear to move backwards as the baby's head comes down in front of it. But as you get ready for labor it will soften and flatten and start to open (Effacement and dilation)
Sex positions to put you into labor?
Ain't none. Neither will driving down rail road tracks. The baby comes when your body is ready.
