CASEBOOK: LABOUR - SECOND STAGE.The second stage of labour is defined from when the cervix is fully dilated at 10cm until the baby is born. This stage can last from an hour to two hours. You will have a tremendous urge to push and be encouraged to push during contractions. The baby's head will become lower and the perineum perineum /peri·ne·um/ (-ne´um) 1. the pelvic floor and associated structures occupying the pelvic outlet, bounded anteriorly by the pubic symphysis, laterally by the ischial tuberosities, and posteriorly by the coccyx. will begin to stretch. As the head crowns, you may be offered an episiotomy Episiotomy Definition An episiotomy is a surgical incision made in the area between the vagina and anus (perineum). This is done during the last stages of labor and delivery to expand the opening of the vagina to prevent tearing during the delivery of - a small cut to make the vaginal opening wider. You will be asked to pant pant v. To breathe rapidly and shallowly. and not push to make delivery of the head slower. Once the head is delivered, the midwife checks the neck to make sure the cord isn't wrapped around it. With your next couple of contractions, the shoulder and body are delivered and your little bundle of joy will have entered the world. |
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