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This is called labour - There are three stages of labour.
First stage - You will have contractions which can be minutes apart. A plug of mucus is passed from your vagina, this is called a show. Your waters break (either on their own or done by the midwife if they don't break on their own, this is called artificial rupture of the membranes), the cervix begins to dilate. (A fully dilated cervix would be 10cm dialated) and you have contractions
Second stage - The part where the baby is born. When the head is visible at the vagina, this is called crowning, you will feel a stinging/burning sensation when this is happening (also known as the ring of fire), the area between the vagina and anus, called the perineum may either tear or it has to be cut (this is called an episiotomy), delivery follows by the head, then the shoulders emerge and the rest of the baby is born. Sometimes babies are not always born head first, they can be born breech (which means bum or feet first) and other positions of the baby can be tranverse (baby lies across).
Some women need help to deliver their baby (this is called an assisted delivery), which can be done by
* Forceps (where metal tongs, resembling salad servers) are used to deliver the head. You will also need an episiotomy for this.
* Vacuum (ventouse) - where the baby is sucked out with a suction device.
* Trial of forceps - This means they will try a forceps delivery. If this is unsuccessful, they will switch to a caesarean section.
* Caesarean section - Where the baby is born via a cut in the mother's abdomen. The incision is mainly made across in the lower abdomen, where the bikini line is, but sometimes, less commonly the old fashioned vertical incision is done.
Third stage - The placenta is delivered
What else can I help you with?
What is a doctor helping giving birth called?
A doctor who helps with childbirth is called an obstetrician. They specialize in providing medical care to women during pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum.
The pain of childbirth is most likely to be reduced by the accelerated release of which neurotransmitter?
Endorphins are the neurotransmitters that can help reduce the pain of childbirth. They are the body's natural painkillers and are released in response to stress and pain, helping to minimize discomfort during labor.
What happens to the umbilical cord attached to the mother after childbirth?
After childbirth, the umbilical cord is clamped and cut, separating the baby from the mother. The remaining stump of the cord attached to the baby will eventually dry up and fall off within one to two weeks.
What is the difference between a female and male pelvis?
The female pelvis tends to be wider, shallower, and lighter than the male pelvis, with a larger pelvic opening to accommodate childbirth. The male pelvis is usually narrower, more robust, and heavier, with a smaller pelvic opening. These differences are due to the requirements of pregnancy and childbirth in females versus the need for stronger support and mobility in males.
The female reproductive structures are called?
The female reproductive structures are called the ovaries, fallopian tubes, uterus, cervix, and vagina. They work together to produce and transport eggs, provide a site for fertilization and pregnancy, and facilitate childbirth.
Who is the god of childbirth?
I'm not sure if there is a god of childbirth but the goddess of childbirth is Artemis.
What is the synonym of-labored?
Work, activity, job, chore, strive, or sweat, for labor as in work. Childbirth or delivery, for labor as in giving birth.
When did the phrase labor come into childbirth?
From someone who has actually experienced the work involved in delivering a baby.
How will a women feel while giving birth?
Childbirth is hard work, and it takes all the energy out of the mother!
Was Artemis the goddess of childbirth?
Yes, Artemis was a goddess of childbirth.
What has the author Elizabeth Fenwick written?
Elizabeth Fenwick has written: 'Childbirth' -- subject(s): Pregnancy, Childbirth, Popular works 'Childbirth' -- subject(s): Pregnancy, Childbirth, Popular works
Does the Hymen increase in size after childbirth?
The hymen doesn't increase in size after childbirth. During vaginal childbirth the hymen is often torn.
Who was the God of childbirth?
Bes was protecting god of childbirth, Taweret was the ancient Egyptian goddess of maternity and childbirth, protector of women and children.
Did Jane Seymour die at childbirth?
Yes she died from complications from childbirth.
Who is goddess of childbirth?
Eileithyia or Ilithyia is the Greek goddess of childbirth and midwives.
What childbirth method is called husband coached childbirth?
The Bradley method uses the term "husband coached" childbirth. Most other forms of childbirth methods have some term for husband or coach/support person.
What else happens in the stomach besides digestion and childbirth?
childbirth does not happen in the stomach.
