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Revision as of 13:00, 2 June 2013
Practical Audio
BGD Cycle A 2010 Audio - Dr Mark Hill Monday 17th May 2010 3-5pm G2G4.
listen Part 6 | download (2.13 Mb MP3 18:36) |
Hormones | Roles |
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Progesterone |
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Estrogens |
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Oxytocin |
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Prostaglandins |
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Endocrine | Birth |
Labour Stages
Labour Stages | Changes | Time | Roles |
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Stage 1 | dilatation | 7 to 12 hours longer for first child |
uterine contractions 10 minutes apart, function to dilate cervix fetal membranes rupture releasing amnion |
Stage 2 | expulsion | 20 to 50 minutes | uterine contractions push fetus through cervix and vagina, contractions 2-3 minutes apart |
Stage 3 | placental | 15 minutes | following child delivery contractions continue to expel placenta. haematoma separates placenta from uterine wall, separation occurs at spongy layer of decidua basalis |
Stage 4 | recovery | 2+ hours | continued myometrial contraction closes spiral arteries |
Hormones | Roles |
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Progesterone |
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Estrogens |
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Oxytocin |
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Prostaglandins |
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Endocrine Development |
External Environment
- mainly shown in other species parturition occurs in peaceful undisturbed surroundings, stress may have an inhibitory effect on oxytocin release
- Most human births occur at night (peak at 3am) diurnal rhythm influence