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1. Lightening: when the baby drops lower into the pelvis (weeks before labor or right before birth)

2. Effacement: cervix becomes thinner.  Dilation occurs.

3. “Water will break”-amniotic sac breaks

4. Contractions- Tightening of uterus muscles followed by relaxation of the muscles.

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Stage 1. Contractions cause cervix to dilate

Stage 2. Baby is born.

Stage 3. Placenta is expelled from the mother's body.

Cervix Dilation Measurement by stage:

Stage 1: 1-3 cm

Stage 2: 4-7 cm

Stage 3: 8-10 cm

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What does Postnatal Care involve and how is a baby cared for after birth?

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What does Postnatal Care involve and how is a baby cared for after birth?

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1. NICU (ICU for babies)

2. Baby is bathed

3. Umbilical cord is cut

4. Circumcised if need be

5. Measuring Vitals of mother

6. Washing the mothers genital area for tears and blood clots

7. Helping the mother go to the bathroom

8. Get her food and water

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How can a new mother take care of herself?

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How can a new mother take care of herself?

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1. Rest

2. Staying active

3. Food

4. Water

5. Electrolytes

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1. Medicated drops are put into newborn’s eyes to prevent possible infection

2. Vitamin K injection and Hepatitis B vaccine.

3. Weighted, measures, and washed

4. I.D. band

5. Record footprints