LABOR REVIEW & GUIDE - Stage 3 Prelude to Labor Stage 1: Effacement (%) and Dilation (centimeters) of Cervix Stage 2: Birth of the Baby Stage 3: Expulsion of the Placenta Stage 4: First Hours After the Birth of Your Baby Special Problems Related to the Birthing Process Stage 3: Expulsion of the Placenta Begins with the birth of the baby and ends with the delivery of the placenta Stage of Labor Mother's Feelings Mother's Activity Coach Work: • Expulsion of placenta Medication: • Pitocin may be given into buffalo cap (IV) to control uterine bleeding • Elated, excited • Proud • Physically exhausted, emotionally high • Share happiness with coach • Hold and enjoy baby! • Push out placenta as directed • Nurse baby as desired • Share happiness with mother • Hold and enjoy baby! • Take pictures
LABOR REVIEW & GUIDE - Stage 3
Prelude to Labor Stage 1: Effacement (%) and Dilation (centimeters) of Cervix Stage 2: Birth of the Baby Stage 3: Expulsion of the Placenta Stage 4: First Hours After the Birth of Your Baby Special Problems Related to the Birthing Process
Stage 3: Expulsion of the Placenta Begins with the birth of the baby and ends with the delivery of the placenta
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