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When the perineum is fully distended and ischemic the area has natural anesthesia, and an episiotomy can be done without further anesthetic, and all the patient feels is a welcome relief from perineal distention, and a soothing warm bath of amniotic fluid as the baby is born.Abstract:
and if there are no clinical contrais reflex-controlled. The only way the mother can stop pushing is to start panting. Instruct her to "pant like a puppy," and pant with her if necessary. The uterine muscle will continue to bring the baby down gently and allow time for the perineum to stretch. The patient should be encouraged to "bulge" her perineum. This will facilitate delivery of the head and minimize the need for episiotomy. When the perineum is fully distended and ischemic the area has natural anesthesia, and an episiotomy can be done without further anesthetic. All the patient feels is a welcome relief from perineal distention, and a soothing warm bath of amniotic fluid as the baby is born. It is a great feeling! If stitches are inserted immediately, there is little if any need for local anesthetic infiltration of the incision. But after the placenta is delivered, feeling soon returns to the perineum, and local anesthesia is appreciated for the repair. Delivery of the placenta is best done by the mother. Her abdomen is very sensitive now, and if she has no anesthesia, she is fully capable and most willing to cooperate by pushing the placenta out herself, just as she did the baby. It may take as long as half an hour for the placenta to be delivered. Let her examine her baby thoroughly as soon as possible. This is the fulfillment for which she has prepared herself and worked hard. If she wants to breastfeed, let her nurse while still on the delivery table. This stimulates lactation and encourages contraction of the uterus.read more
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African Linguistics in the Americas, Asia and Australia.
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All the Women Are White, All the Blacks Are Men, but Some of Us Are Brave
Kimani Paul-Emile,R. A. Lenhardt +1 more
TL;DR: In 1982, African American feminists, writers, and educators Gloria T. Hull, Patricia Bell Scott, and Barbara Smith co-edited a foundational volume of essays designed to map a program for African American women's studies and research on issues ranging from racial bias and sexism, to homophobia entitled: “All the Women are White, All the Blacks are Men, But Some of Us are Brave.”.