Schematic Diagram Of The Pathophysiology Of Giving Birth

Schematic Diagram of Pathophysiology Modifiable Factors: -stress -fatigue caused overworking -strenuous works

Non-Modifiable Factors: -decreased level of progesterone -aging pf placenta -oxytocin release -prostaglandin cascade -fetal adrenal maturation -engagement of the presenting part

Onset of Labor

Uterine contractions that result to cervical dilatation

decidua produces prostaglandin E2 and interleukin-8

increase in uterine activity

decrease synthesis of collagen

increase in production of MMP

PRETERM PREMATURE RUPTURE OF MEMBRANES wound Second Stage of Labor healing mediate (cardinal movements of the fetus) d by the uterusback backto Mother level of hormones clotting Third Stage to prepre-pregnant back to normal systems back active bleeding factors Postpartum episiotomy Birth of pregnant of Labor infant state to normal

separation and expulsion of placenta