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Reading 1

The reading has 6 paragraphs. Choose the correct heading for each paragraph from the list of
headings below.

List of Headings

i. Measures done to monitor the baby during delivery
ii. External electronic fetal monitoring
iii. Studies conducted on the use of a vacuum or forceps in labor
iv. Temporary effects of using assisted vaginal delivery aids on baby
v. Assisted Vaginal Delivery

vi. Fetal monitoring during labor
vii. Reasons why assisted vaginal delivery aids are not given for any labor
viii. The impacts of forceps or vacuum deliveries on babies and mothers

Procedures That May Take Place during Labor and Delivery

Once you arrive at the hospital in labor, there are certain procedures that may be done. Your health and the
baby's health will be monitored while you are in labor. In some cases, the doctor may need to assist with the

delivery using forceps or vacuum extraction.

A. Your health care providers will monitor your baby's heart
rate. This allows them to check the well-being of the baby while
you are in labor. Fetal heart monitoring does not prevent a
problem from occurring. But changes in the baby's heart rate
can alert the providers that something might be wrong. The

nurse or doctor will listen to the baby's heart at set times during
labor. They will listen to the heart rate using either using
Fetoscope (By putting it on your abdomen) or Ultrasound
which will amplify the sound of the heartbeat that will be
observed and recorded after a contraction at set times.
B. The doctor or nurse will also do external electronic fetal
monitoring. This method is done in the following sequences.

Firstly, your provider straps an ultrasound transducer over your abdomen that will pick up the baby's
heartbeat. Secondly, the heartbeat will be recorded continuously on a computer monitor. Lastly, a pressure
gauge that measures the frequency of your contractions will also be strapped to your abdomen.
C. These two measurements will provide detailed information as to how your baby is doing during labor.
Internal electronic fetal monitoring is the first measure done to know your baby’s condition. An internal

monitor can only be used once your water has broken and your cervix has dilated enough. A small clip will

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