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Labor and Delivery Flashcards

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  1. What is active management of third stage?

    Answer: Uterotonic medication, controlled cord traction, uterine massage

    Three interventions reduce postpartum hemorrhage risk.

  2. What is postpartum hemorrhage?

    Answer: Blood loss 500ml+ after vaginal delivery within 24 hours

    A specific volume threshold defines this dangerous condition.

  3. What warrants emergency transport from home birth?

    Answer: Prolonged labor, fetal distress, hemorrhage, cord prolapse, unresolved shoulder dystocia

    Certain emergencies require hospital-level resources.

  4. What is a nuchal cord?

    Answer: Umbilical cord around babys neck - managed by reducing over head or clamping/cutting

    This common finding involves the cord around the neck.

  5. What is the Apgar score?

    Answer: 1 and 5 minute assessment of appearance, pulse, grimace, activity, respiration

    Five newborn parameters are scored immediately after birth.

  6. What is the golden hour after birth?

    Answer: First hour of skin-to-skin promoting bonding, temperature regulation, breastfeeding

    This critical first hour focuses on mother-baby contact.

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