Chapter 16: Childbirth LOBJ

Once you have completed this chapter you should be able to:

KNOWLEDGE OBJECTIVES

1. Describe anatomy and function of female reproductive system. (p 346)
2. Explain three stages of labor process. (p 347)
3. Discuss how to determine whether there is time to transport woman to hospital for delivery. (p 347)
4. Describe preparation for delivery of a newborn. (p 348)
5. Discuss use of standard precautions in childbirth. (p 348)
6. List equipment emergency medical responders (EMRs) should have for an emergency childbirth situation. (pp 348–350)
7. Explain how to assist with delivery of a newborn. (pp 350–351)
8. Discuss delivery of placenta. (pp 351–352)
9. List steps in resuscitating a newborn. (pp 352–353)
10. Describe signs and symptoms and treatment for the following complications of childbirth:

• • Ectopic pregnancy and shock. (p 354)
  • Miscarriage and vaginal bleeding. (p 354)
  • Premature birth. (p 354)
  • Unbroken bag of waters. (p 354)
  • Prolapse of umbilical cord. (p 356)
  • Breech birth. (p 356)
  • Stillborn delivery. (p 356)
  • Multiple births. (p 356)
  • Excessive bleeding after delivery. (p 356)

11. Explain how to care for a pregnant woman who has been in a motor vehicle crash. (p 356)

SKILLS OBJECTIVES

1. Describe preparation for delivery of a newborn. (p 348) (Skill Drill 16-1)
2. Demonstrate use of standard precautions in childbirth. (p 348)
3. Demonstrate how to assist with delivery of a newborn. (pp 350–351)
4. Demonstrate delivery of placenta. (pp 351–352)
5. Demonstrate resuscitation of a newborn. (pp 352–353) (Skill Drill 16-2)
6. Demonstrate treatment for the following complications of childbirth:

• • Ectopic pregnancy and shock. (p 354)
  • Miscarriage and vaginal bleeding. (p 354)
  • Premature birth. (p 354)
  • Unbroken bag of waters. (p 354)
  • Prolapse of umbilical cord. (p 354; p 356)
  • Breech birth. (p 356)
  • Stillborn delivery. (p 356)
  • Multiple births. (p 356)
  • Excessive bleeding after delivery. (p 356)