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Oxytocin/prostaglandin before birth CORRECT ANSWERS Help ripen the cervix before
birth
Endorphins CORRECT ANSWERS Make contractions more bearable
Oxytocin/Prolactin CORRECT ANSWERS Help promote breastfeeding and bonding
Hormones for baby CORRECT ANSWERS Baby's lungs and organs mature before birth
Catecholamine ensure baby has enough oxygen during labor/blood supply to heart and
brain
Pregnancy: Week 6-Week 15 (first trimester) CORRECT ANSWERS - General structure
of fetus is formed
- Amniotic sac and umbilical chords formed
Pregnancy: Week 15-27 (second trimester) CORRECT ANSWERS - Baby starts
growing hair (lanugo)
- Meconium is formed in intestines
- Vernix covers the body
- May start feeling movement or kicks
- Braxton Hicks contractions start
How are Braxton hicks different from labor contractions? CORRECT ANSWERS
Braxton Hicks are not consistent and they don't change your cervix
Pregnancy: Week 28-38 (Third trimester) CORRECT ANSWERS - Baby's lungs mature
- Baby recognizes voices and sounds
- Baby has periods of sleep and awake
GBS CORRECT ANSWERS Group B Streptococcus
Treatment to Manage Preterm Labor CORRECT ANSWERS - Monitor contractions
- Less activity (mixed research on bed rest)
- Treat it medically
Placenta Previa CORRECT ANSWERS The placenta lies completely or partially over
the cervix
Three Types of Breech Presentation CORRECT ANSWERS Frank: The baby's butt is
over cervix and legs are straight up towards face
Complete: The baby is cross-legged over the cervix