Asked by Maxveda Golafale on May 17, 2024
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While Maria's just-born baby is getting an identification bracelet, eye drops, and a vitamin K shot, what is going on in the third stage of childbirth for Maria?
A) She is being administered more anesthesia.
B) The placenta and fetal membranes are expelled.
C) She is being released from the hospital.
D) Similar to her infant, Maria is also being given a vitamin K shot.
Placenta
The placenta is an organ that develops in the uterus during pregnancy, providing oxygen and nutrients to the growing fetus while removing waste products.
Fetal Membranes
The membranes, including the amnion and chorion, that surround and protect the fetus during development in the uterus.
Anesthesia
The induced state of temporary loss of sensation or awareness, typically administered before surgical procedures.
- Learn about the different stages of delivering a baby and the associated treatments for each stage.
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Learning Objectives
- Learn about the different stages of delivering a baby and the associated treatments for each stage.
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