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What is the definition of normal delivery?
What is the definition of normal delivery?
What is the phase of labor when the cervix dilates from 7-10 cm?
What is the phase of labor when the cervix dilates from 7-10 cm?
What is the type of delivery that uses instruments to help deliver the baby?
What is the type of delivery that uses instruments to help deliver the baby?
What is the complication of labor that may require emergency cesarean section?
What is the complication of labor that may require emergency cesarean section?
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What is the benefit of normal delivery compared to cesarean section?
What is the benefit of normal delivery compared to cesarean section?
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What is the phase of labor when the mother starts pushing the baby out?
What is the phase of labor when the mother starts pushing the baby out?
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What is the surgical incision to widen the vaginal opening?
What is the surgical incision to widen the vaginal opening?
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What is the benefit of normal delivery that helps reduce bleeding?
What is the benefit of normal delivery that helps reduce bleeding?
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Definition
- Normal delivery, also known as vaginal delivery, is the birth of a baby through the vagina without the use of surgical instruments or cesarean section.
Process
- Onset of Labor: Contractions start, cervix begins to dilate and efface.
- Active Labor: Contractions become stronger and more frequent, cervix dilates from 4-7 cm.
- Transition: Cervix dilates from 7-10 cm, contractions are very intense.
- Pushing: Mother starts pushing the baby out, usually takes 1-2 hours.
- Delivery of the Baby: Baby is born, followed by delivery of the placenta.
- Postpartum: Mother and baby are evaluated, and any necessary repairs are made.
Types of Normal Delivery
- Spontaneous Vaginal Delivery: Unassisted delivery, without the use of instruments or episiotomy.
- Assisted Vaginal Delivery: Use of instruments, such as forceps or vacuum extractors, to help deliver the baby.
- Episiotomy: A surgical incision to widen the vaginal opening, usually performed to prevent severe tears.
Complications
- Prolonged Labor: Labor lasts longer than expected, may require intervention.
- Fetal Distress: Baby is in distress, may require emergency cesarean section.
- Perineal Tears: Tears in the perineum, can be severe or minor.
- Postpartum Hemorrhage: Excessive bleeding after delivery.
Benefits
- Faster Recovery: Generally, faster recovery compared to cesarean section.
- Lower Risk of Infection: Lower risk of infection compared to cesarean section.
- Better Uterine Contraction: Uterus contracts more effectively, reducing bleeding.
- Breastfeeding: Easier to establish breastfeeding after a normal delivery.
Normal Delivery
- Normal delivery, also known as vaginal delivery, is the birth of a baby through the vagina without the use of surgical instruments or cesarean section.
Stages of Normal Delivery
- Onset of labor: contractions start, cervix begins to dilate and efface.
- Active labor: contractions become stronger and more frequent, cervix dilates from 4-7 cm.
- Transition: cervix dilates from 7-10 cm, contractions are very intense.
- Pushing: mother starts pushing the baby out, usually takes 1-2 hours.
- Delivery of the baby: baby is born, followed by delivery of the placenta.
- Postpartum: mother and baby are evaluated, and any necessary repairs are made.
Types of Normal Delivery
- Spontaneous vaginal delivery: unassisted delivery, without the use of instruments or episiotomy.
- Assisted vaginal delivery: use of instruments, such as forceps or vacuum extractors, to help deliver the baby.
- Episiotomy: a surgical incision to widen the vaginal opening, usually performed to prevent severe tears.
Complications of Normal Delivery
- Prolonged labor: labor lasts longer than expected, may require intervention.
- Fetal distress: baby is in distress, may require emergency cesarean section.
- Perineal tears: tears in the perineum, can be severe or minor.
- Postpartum hemorrhage: excessive bleeding after delivery.
Benefits of Normal Delivery
- Faster recovery compared to cesarean section.
- Lower risk of infection compared to cesarean section.
- Better uterine contraction, reducing bleeding.
- Easier to establish breastfeeding after a normal delivery.
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This quiz covers the process of normal delivery, from the onset of labor to the birth of the baby. Learn about the different stages of labor and delivery.
