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Stage 2: patient may feel
helpless, panicky, out of control; assist in pushing efforts; encourage &
praise; maintain privacy as woman desires
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Until modern times, upright
was the norm for giving birth. Maternal birthing positions: Sitting on
birthing stool; squatting; hands & knees. Work with gravity.
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The recumbent position
(lithotomy) became the norm d/t increased convenience of modern technology.
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Immediate care of Newborn:
Airway umbilical cord, Apgar, warmth, identification.
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Apgar scores 0-2 for Heart
rate, respiratory effort, muscle tone (look like a frog), reflex
irritability, & color. For possible 10 pts. Scored at at 1 & 5 mins.
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