Describe the Events of Labor and Delivery

question 20

Essay

Describe the events of labor and delivery.

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Definitions:

Psychiatric Disorders

Mental health conditions characterized by changes in emotion, thought, or behavior, associated with distress or impaired functioning.

Egas Moniz

A Portuguese neurologist best known for pioneering the development of cerebral angiography and the controversial prefrontal leucotomy.

Anxiety Disorder

A disorder that includes a number of conditions in which unhelpful anxiety has a negative effect on daily life.

Phobias

Intense, irrational fears of specific objects or situations, which can trigger severe anxiety and avoidance behavior disproportionate to the actual threat posed.