Ch. 5 Objectives

 Test Overview:
- multiple choice
- short answer

Also study the article "A Second Womb" and the video questions about Dr. Als' study

1.     Describe how childbirth has changed over time.

2.     Explain contemporary settings for childbirth.

3.     Define parturition.

4.     Describe what happens in the three stages of childbirth.

5.     Describe the electronic fetal monitoring process and drawbacks of its use.

6.     Identify aspects of a vaginal versus Cesarean and medicated delivery.

7.     Discuss common reasons and risks of Cesarean delivery.

8.     Identify advocates of natural/prepared childbirth.

9.     Know the difference between a midwife and doula.

10.  Define neonatal period, neonate, and characteristics of a neonate- including body systems, appearance

11.  How is the Apgar and NBAS test used to assess the health of newborns?

12.  Describe states of arousal and activity levels of newborns.

Ch. 5 Objectives pgs 120-130

1.     Explain the difference between preterm,  low birthweight, and small-for-date infants.

2.     Name 4 types of factors that put women at risk of bearing low birthweight babies, and give an example of each type.

3.     Identify consequences of low birthweight.

4.     Describe methods of treatment and care of low birthweight babies that can improve chances of survival.

5.     Discuss the role of environmental factors in the long-term outlook for children with low birthweight or other birth complications.

6.     Identify characteristics and risks of a postmature baby.

7.     Describe characteristics and statistics of stillborn babies.

8.     Distinguish between processes of bonding after birth that affect animal and human babies.

9.     Suggest several methods of comforting a crying baby.

10.  Identify 2 common patterns of change in marital relationships after the birth of a baby.
11. Identify the purpose and outcome of the Kauai longitudinal study (Werner)
12. Differentiate between the 3 degrees of postpartum illness