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Psychology
Undergraduate 2
09/16/2013

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Home births
Definition
Mothers have more control and are usually assited by a certified nurse-midwife. It is safe and complications are rare.
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Water births
Definition
Mothers are more comfortable, it is a more natural environment for babies, and usually leads to shorter labor.
Term
Doula
Definition
Person trained as birth companion, reduces risk of C-section.
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Pain medications during birth
Definition
- L&D Meds: 80% of women use a form of medication.
- Analgesics: pain reliever.
- Anesthetics: stronger painkiller, which blocks sensation.
- Epidural analgesia: regional pain reliever delivered continuously through catheter in lower spine.
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What are some downfalls to meds?
Definition
Drugs can cause some problems with children and can lead to a lower Apgar score; labor also tends to be prolonged.
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What is the longest stage of labor?
Definition
Dilation and effacement of the cervix, which can last up to 16 hours or more.
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What does APGAR stand for?
Definition
Appearance, pulse, grimace, activity, and respiration.
Term
Anoxia
Definition
inadequate oxygen supply to baby during birth.
1. failure to breathe once born.
2. umbilical cord wrapped around neck
3. placenta abruption
4. incompatibility between mother and baby's blood.
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What are so longterm complications for preterm babies?
Definition
1. Cerebral palsy
2. Delayed mental development
3. Deafness
4. Blindness
Term
What are some interventions for preemies?
Definition
1. Isolette --> respirator, feeding rube, and intravenous medication.
2. Kangaroo care --> skin to skin contact
Term
Canalization
Definition
Development of certain characteristics restricted by heredity.
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Gene-environment correlation
Definition
1. Passive: child has no control; exposure to family environments.
2. Evocative: children influence how others respond to them.
3. Active/ niche-picking: occurs with older children; chose environments that complement heredity.
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