Labor Position Second Stage

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    Lying back with legs in stirrups; good for forceps or vacuum, extensive episiotomy, delivery of breech.

    • LITHOTOMY
    • SQUATING
    • LYING ON SIDE
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Explore effective labor positions for the second stage of childbirth. This quiz assesses knowledge on positions like squatting, lying on side, and hands and knees, focusing on benefits such as easing backache, using gravity, and aiding baby's descent.

Labor Position Second Stage - Quiz

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  • 2. 

    Uses gravity to help the baby descend and rotate; partner can support your back and arms; widens pelvic outlet.

    • FORTY-FIVE DEGREE ANGLE

    • SQUATING

    • LYING ON SIDE

    Correct Answer
    A. SQUATING
    Explanation
    Squatting during childbirth is beneficial because it uses gravity to help the baby descend and rotate, making the birthing process easier. Additionally, the partner can support the mother's back and arms, providing comfort and stability. Squatting also widens the pelvic outlet, allowing more space for the baby to pass through.

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  • 3. 

    Lowers blood pressure; eases backache; easier to relax between pushes.

    • HANDS AND KNEES

    • LYING ON SIDE

    • SQUATING

    Correct Answer
    A. LYING ON SIDE
    Explanation
    Lying on the side is the correct answer because it offers several benefits. Firstly, it helps lower blood pressure, as lying on the side can improve blood flow and reduce strain on the cardiovascular system. Secondly, it eases backache by providing support to the back and relieving pressure on the spine. Lastly, it is easier to relax between pushes in this position, as it allows for better comfort and rest during labor.

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    Widens pelvic outlet; uses gravity to some extent; better for backache than lying down; (Legs pulled up may work well with epidural; back and shoulders elevated)

    • FORTY-FIVE DEGREE ANGLE

    • HANDS AND KNEES

    • LITHOTOMY

    Correct Answer
    A. FORTY-FIVE DEGREE ANGLE
    Explanation
    The forty-five degree angle position is suggested as the correct answer because it widens the pelvic outlet, allowing for easier delivery of the baby. This position also utilizes gravity to some extent, aiding in the natural process of childbirth. Additionally, it is mentioned that this position is better for backache than lying down. The other options, hands and knees and lithotomy, are not mentioned in the given information, so they cannot be considered as the correct answer.

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    Excellent for rotating posterior baby; reduces backache.

    • SEMI-LITHOTOMY

    • LYING ON SIDE

    • HANDS AND KNEES

    Correct Answer
    A. HANDS AND KNEES
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "HANDS AND KNEES." This position is excellent for rotating a posterior baby and can help reduce backache. By being on hands and knees, the baby's weight is shifted off the mother's back, providing relief from backache. Additionally, this position encourages the baby to rotate into a more favorable position for delivery.

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