PSYC 3070 1st Edition Lecture 19Human Sexuality Detecting Problems is Pregnancy- Ultrasound; a transducer is placed on the abdomen, which directs high frequency sound waves toward the fetus. Echoes created from this are turned into visual images of the fetus- Can determine the sex of the child, birth defects, approximate due date, position of placenta, and number of fetuses present- Used to monitor a baby’s growth and development during pregnancyBirth- Average length of pregnancy = 40 weekso But normal births occur from 37-42- Stage 1 – Dilation, Effacement, Contractions (help the baby pass from the uterus to vaginal canal- Stage 2 – baby is born- Stage 3 – continued contractions, passing placentaLamaze Method – desired to reduce pain experienced during labor - Emphasizes maintaining focus and calm through monitored breathingMidwives and DoulasPain Management during Birth- Hydrotherapy- Music - Use of focal points- EpiduralThese notes represent a detailed interpretation of the professor’s lecture. GradeBuddy is best used as a supplement to your own notes, not as a substitute.Postpartum Sexual Activity- Kegel Exercises: exercises in which a woman voluntarily contracts and then relaxers her pelvic floor muscleso Strengthens the pelvic floor muscleso Promotes sexual pleasureo Prevents urinary incontinenceWomen can usually resume sex ~6 weeks after
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