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Chapter 14
Childbirth
The Female
Reproductive System 1 of 2
Ovaries
Produce eggs
Uterus
Holds fertilized
egg as it
develops
Fallopian tubes
Connect ovaries
and uterus
Birth canal (vagina)
External opening
The Female
Reproductive System 2 of 2
Fetus
Developing baby Placenta
Draws nutrients from
Umbilical cord
uterus which are then
Delivers nutrition
transported through
and removes
umbilical cord
waste products
from developing
infant
Stages of Labor
Stage one
Initial contractions occur, water
breaks, bloody show occurs, but no
crowning visible.
Stage two
Involves actual delivery of baby.
Stage three
Involves delivery of placenta
(afterbirth).
Sterile gloves
Sterile drapes and towels
4 x 4 gauze pads
Bulb syringe
Umbilical cord clamp
Sanitary pads
Towel or blanket for baby
Childbirth Complications
Unbroken bag of
waters
Breech birth
Prolapse of the
umbilical cord
Excessive bleeding
after delivery
Miscarriage
Stillborn delivery
Premature birth
Multiple births