A FULL BLADDER DURING LABOR

Do you realize that once you are in the active phase of labor, your doctor or midwife will continue to encourage you to empty your bladder.

A cather will be used to drain the urine if bladder is full but the woman is unable to pass the urine

This is because, full bladder may prevent the head of the baby from descending into the pelvis. Contractions may not be so efficient.

YOUR BABY’S SKIN COLOR AT BIRTH – WHAT DOES IT MEAN?

PINK-The color of your new born baby at birth should be pink. Baby may not need help with breathing at birth.
It shows that baby has enough supply of oxygen to all parts of the body

BLUE-If the palm and feet are blue, it indicates a sign of cyanosis, a sign of reduced oxygen. Cyanosis or reduced oxygen is more severe when the chest region is blue. Baby may need some form of resuscitation.