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18 Cards in this Set
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What are some types of childbirth preparation?
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lamaze
bradley hypnobirth eclectic classes |
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What is the focus of Lamaze?
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control of pain
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What are some ways of pain control in Lamaze?
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by focusing on breathing for pain control and focusing on something other than the pain
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What are taught in Lamaze classes?
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*Exercises & breathing techniques.
* different types of breathing for different steps in labor |
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What is the job of the partner in Lamaze?
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to monitor and help adjust the breathing pattern of the mom
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How is pushing accomplished in Lamaze?
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deep cleansing breath followed by a slow exhalation or holding the breath while pushing
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What does the Bradley method teach?
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conditioning exercises and muscle relaxation.
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What is the approach of the Bradley method?
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A slow, deep breathing, take your time approach in a quiet, unlit, pillow laden environment
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In regards to labor and birth, What does the Bradely Method believe?
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that there is danger in obstetrical procedures
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What does the Bradley method encourage people to avoid?
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sonograms, episiotomy, regional anesthesia, drugs or medical intervention.
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What is hypnobirth?
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A natural childbirth that takes place when the mind allows the body to relax and be as comfortable as possible.
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What does hypnobirth believe?
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Anxiety gets in the way of natural childbirth
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What happens when the mother is able to use hypnobirth successfully?
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the mother can activate the calming side of their nervous system allowing for a safer, more relaxed shorter birth.
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How is early labor characterized?
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by normal attention with conversation. Women are rational, upbeat, happy, smiling
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What are other characteristics of early labor?
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*can exhaust easily
*distraction is helpful *rest is critical *breathing is easy to regulate *vocalization/noise is low |
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What are the characteristics of Active Labor?
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*internal focus
*hands at area of pain *may pull away, tighten thighs, jaw, brow *frequent movement of lower extremities *more apparent vocalization in low tones |
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What are some characteristics of transition/second stage?
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*urge to push
*gutteral sound *can watch abdomen for involuntary efforts *difficulty holding legs up during contraction |
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What are some characteristics of birth?
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* want to 'get baby out"
*ring of fire/burning *need coaching for pushing/positioning |
