Essays on childbirth

A woman’s third stage of labour is an extremely precious and important milestone, as it marks her transition into motherhood (Fry, 2007). The significance of this stage has been recognised since the time of the ancient Greeks where Aristoteles (384-322 BC) suggested the use of weights around the umbilical cord or causing a woman to…

1. Prior to discontinuing the IV Pitocin (oxytocin), which assessment is most important for the nurse to obtain? A) Vital signs. Feedback: INCORRECT Vital sign assessment is important prior to discontinuing the Lactated Ringer’s since the primary IV contributes to the maintenance of cardiovascular stability. Already have an Essay or Paper? Use our free Plag…

I awoke to the ringing of the phone. I rubbed my eyes and rolled out of bed. When my eyes cleared up enough to where I could see: I noticed it was still dark outside. I picked up the phone and tried to clear my voice so I could be heard. Once I answered I…

In rural areas women have a positive attitude towards initiation of breast feeding and according to study all women continue breast feed beyond 9 months Breast feeding ought to be initiated at 30 mins-1 hour when delivery and if delayed there’s delay within the development of oxytocin reflex that helps in contraction of womb and…

Newborn care is the most essential procedure in the delivery room, it is a procedure or a proper way of handling the baby and implementing the proper way for the newborn. A newborn baby can acquire complications if the procedure was incorrectly performed. The Intrapartum/Newborn Practices assessment tools were developed through a collaboration between the…