This document discusses normal and abnormal uterine action during labor. It defines normal labor as having coordinated contractions that gradually increase in frequency and intensity, associated with cervical dilation of at least 1 cm per hour. Abnormal uterine action is any deviation from this pattern and occurs in about 25% of nulliparous and 10% of multiparous women. Types of abnormal action include over-efficient contractions, inefficient contractions like hypotonic and hypertonic inertia, and cervical dystocia. Management involves identifying the type of abnormality and taking appropriate measures like oxytocics to stimulate contractions or cesarean delivery if needed.
1) Abnormal uterine action refers to any deviation from normal uterine contractions that can affect the progress of labor. It is one of the leading causes of dystocia or difficult labor.
2) Some types of abnormal uterine action include excessive contractions, abnormal polarity, uterine inertia, spastic lower segment, constriction rings, and generalized tonic contractions.
3) Management depends on the specific type but may include oxytocin stimulation of contractions, artificial rupture of membranes, operative vaginal delivery, or caesarean section if needed to deliver the baby safely. Close monitoring of maternal and fetal wellbeing is important.
Lower segment caesarean section (LSCS) is a surgical procedure where the fetus is delivered through an incision made in the lower segment of the uterus after 28 weeks of pregnancy. It is indicated when vaginal delivery is not possible due to issues like placenta previa, cephalopelvic disproportion, or fetal distress. The operation involves making incisions through the abdominal wall, uterus, and membranes to deliver the baby and placenta, followed by suturing of the uterine and abdominal layers. Post-operative care includes monitoring for uterine contractions, fluid replacement, and removal of stitches after 5-6 days.
The document provides information on the management of the second stage of labor by nurses. It discusses the normal physiology of the second stage, including cervical dilation, fetal descent and rotation, and maternal efforts. It describes the mechanism of labor, including engagement, descent, flexion, internal rotation, crowning, extension, and birth of the shoulders and trunk. Monitoring labor progress and managing the second stage with techniques like the partogram are also summarized.
This document discusses the physiology and management of the second stage of labor. It defines the second stage as beginning with full cervical dilation and ending with delivery of the fetus. Key points include: the second stage has two phases - propulsive and expulsive; normal duration is 2 hours for primiparous and 30 minutes for multiparous women; physiological changes include descent, uterine contractions, membrane rupture, and soft tissue displacement; management aims for a normal delivery with minimal maternal effects and early detection of abnormalities. Assessment includes monitoring contractions, descent, fetal heart rate, and progressing through the mechanisms of labor.
This document provides information on the second stage of labour, including its definition, duration, phases, physiology, management, and the cardinal movements involved in normal delivery. Key points include:
- The second stage begins with full cervical dilation and ends with birth of the baby. It typically lasts 2 hours for primiparous women and 30 minutes for multiparous women.
- It involves three phases: latent, active, and transition. Important physiological changes include uterine contraction, soft tissue displacement, and fetal rotation and extension.
- Management includes monitoring the woman's pushing efforts, positioning, preparing for delivery, and potentially applying controlled traction during crowning. Spontaneous delivery of the head is preferred over techniques like
The document discusses the physiology of labor and pain pathways. It describes the theories behind the onset of labor, including progesterone withdrawal and estrogen stimulation. It outlines the stages of labor and differences between true and false labor. The passage of the fetus through the birth canal involves changes in position called cardinal movements. Factors that can affect labor include the passenger (fetus), passageway (maternal pelvis), and powers (uterine contractions and maternal efforts). Pain in labor is transmitted via neural pathways and can stimulate various physiological responses.
This document discusses normal and abnormal uterine action during labor. It defines normal labor as having coordinated contractions that gradually increase in frequency and intensity, associated with cervical dilation of at least 1 cm per hour. Abnormal uterine action is any deviation from this pattern and occurs in about 25% of nulliparous and 10% of multiparous women. Types of abnormal action include over-efficient contractions, inefficient contractions like hypotonic and hypertonic inertia, and cervical dystocia. Management involves identifying the type of abnormality and taking appropriate measures like oxytocics to stimulate contractions or cesarean delivery if needed.
1) Abnormal uterine action refers to any deviation from normal uterine contractions that can affect the progress of labor. It is one of the leading causes of dystocia or difficult labor.
2) Some types of abnormal uterine action include excessive contractions, abnormal polarity, uterine inertia, spastic lower segment, constriction rings, and generalized tonic contractions.
3) Management depends on the specific type but may include oxytocin stimulation of contractions, artificial rupture of membranes, operative vaginal delivery, or caesarean section if needed to deliver the baby safely. Close monitoring of maternal and fetal wellbeing is important.
Lower segment caesarean section (LSCS) is a surgical procedure where the fetus is delivered through an incision made in the lower segment of the uterus after 28 weeks of pregnancy. It is indicated when vaginal delivery is not possible due to issues like placenta previa, cephalopelvic disproportion, or fetal distress. The operation involves making incisions through the abdominal wall, uterus, and membranes to deliver the baby and placenta, followed by suturing of the uterine and abdominal layers. Post-operative care includes monitoring for uterine contractions, fluid replacement, and removal of stitches after 5-6 days.
The document provides information on the management of the second stage of labor by nurses. It discusses the normal physiology of the second stage, including cervical dilation, fetal descent and rotation, and maternal efforts. It describes the mechanism of labor, including engagement, descent, flexion, internal rotation, crowning, extension, and birth of the shoulders and trunk. Monitoring labor progress and managing the second stage with techniques like the partogram are also summarized.
This document discusses the physiology and management of the second stage of labor. It defines the second stage as beginning with full cervical dilation and ending with delivery of the fetus. Key points include: the second stage has two phases - propulsive and expulsive; normal duration is 2 hours for primiparous and 30 minutes for multiparous women; physiological changes include descent, uterine contractions, membrane rupture, and soft tissue displacement; management aims for a normal delivery with minimal maternal effects and early detection of abnormalities. Assessment includes monitoring contractions, descent, fetal heart rate, and progressing through the mechanisms of labor.
This document provides information on the second stage of labour, including its definition, duration, phases, physiology, management, and the cardinal movements involved in normal delivery. Key points include:
- The second stage begins with full cervical dilation and ends with birth of the baby. It typically lasts 2 hours for primiparous women and 30 minutes for multiparous women.
- It involves three phases: latent, active, and transition. Important physiological changes include uterine contraction, soft tissue displacement, and fetal rotation and extension.
- Management includes monitoring the woman's pushing efforts, positioning, preparing for delivery, and potentially applying controlled traction during crowning. Spontaneous delivery of the head is preferred over techniques like
The document discusses the physiology of labor and pain pathways. It describes the theories behind the onset of labor, including progesterone withdrawal and estrogen stimulation. It outlines the stages of labor and differences between true and false labor. The passage of the fetus through the birth canal involves changes in position called cardinal movements. Factors that can affect labor include the passenger (fetus), passageway (maternal pelvis), and powers (uterine contractions and maternal efforts). Pain in labor is transmitted via neural pathways and can stimulate various physiological responses.
The document discusses the fourth stage of labor, which begins after delivery of the placenta and ends when the mother's system has stabilized, usually 1-4 hours later. It describes the maternal assessment during this stage, including evaluation of pain, the uterus, inspection of the placenta and repairs if needed. Potential complications are also discussed as well as neonatal observations like Apgar scoring and vital signs measurements of the newborn.
The document discusses the structure and function of the myometrium, the muscular layer of the uterine wall, during labor and delivery. It contains three layers of smooth muscle (longitudinal, circular, and oblique) that contract during labor due to hormones like oxytocin and prostaglandins. Calcium entry into uterine muscle cells allows the interaction of actin and myosin fibers to cause contractions. Synchronized contractions of the myometrium expel the fetus through the birth canal in three stages: cervical dilation and effacement in stage one; fetal expulsion in stage two; and placental separation and delivery in stage three.
1. Labor is the process by which the viable products of conception are expelled from the uterus through the vagina. It involves uterine contractions and cervical dilation.
2. Nursing care during labor involves monitoring the patient, providing comfort measures, and preparing for delivery. The nurse assesses cervical dilation, fetal position, and signs of distress.
3. During the second stage of labor, nurses assist the patient in pushing effectively and maintaining an optimal birthing position. They provide encouragement and help the patient rest between contractions.
The second stage of labor begins when the cervix is completely dilated (open), and ends with the birth of your baby. Contractions push the baby down the birth canal, and you may feel intense pressure, similar to an urge to have a bowel movement. Your health care provider may ask you to push with each contraction.
The document discusses normal labour and delivery. It describes the stages of labour including the first, second, and third stages. It explains the interaction between the powers (uterine contractions), passengers (fetus), and passages (pelvis and birth canal). It discusses assessing cervical dilation, fetal position and station, and monitoring the fetus. It also covers managing each stage of labor, identifying abnormal labour, and addressing complications.
This topic contains detailed description about labour, its definition, date of onset of labour, calculations of date of delivery, causes of onset of labour, physiology of normal labour, and events, clinical course and management of each stages of labour.
(1) Abnormal progress of labour can include prolonged labour, obstructed labour, or abnormal uterine contractions. Prolonged labour is defined as poor cervical dilation or delayed fetal descent. Obstructed labour occurs when there is a mechanical obstruction preventing delivery.
(2) Factors that can contribute to abnormal labour include uterine dysfunction, fetal issues like large size or malpositioning, and maternal factors like pelvic abnormalities. Complications of prolonged labour include maternal exhaustion and increased C-section rates, as well as risks to the fetus like distress and infection.
(3) Abnormal labour is monitored using a partogram to track cervical dilation, fetal position and heart rate. Management depends on the specific issue,
Obstetrics deals with pregnancy, childbirth, and the postnatal period. Key terms include gestation, which is the duration of pregnancy, and trimesters, which divide pregnancy into three stages. Complications can include preterm birth before 37 weeks, post-term birth after 42 weeks, and pregnancy-induced high blood pressure conditions like preeclampsia. Delivery methods include normal spontaneous vaginal delivery and Cesarean section.
The document summarizes the management of the three stages of labour. The first stage involves assessing the patient's history and examining cervical dilation and fetal descent using a partogram. The second stage focuses on monitoring the mother and baby, maintaining an optimal birthing position, and gently guiding the baby's head and shoulders out. Immediate newborn care is also described. The third stage centers on delivering the placenta through controlled cord traction and examining for completeness or anomalies. Perineal tears are repaired to prevent bleeding and infection.
This document outlines the active management of normal labour in 4 stages: antenatal preparation, first stage (history, exam, procedures), second stage (delivery of baby), third stage (delivery of placenta), and fourth stage (postpartum care of mother and baby). The goal is a healthy delivery with minimal effects. Key procedures include monitoring contractions/fetal heart with a partogram, positioning, nutrition, analgesia, perineal support, and immediate newborn care.
Labour is the process by which the fetus and placenta are expelled from the uterus through the birth canal. It involves involuntary uterine contractions that cause effacement and dilation of the cervix, allowing the fetus to descend and be delivered. Normal labour has three stages - the first stage involves cervical dilation, the second stage is expulsion of the fetus, and the third stage is expulsion of the placenta. Multiple factors influence the progress of labour, including the size and position of the fetus, strength of uterine contractions, and psychological state of the mother.
The document discusses prolonged and obstructed labor. Prolonged labor is defined as the first and second stages of labor taking more than 18 hours total. Obstructed labor occurs when descent is arrested due to a mechanical obstruction, despite adequate contractions. Causes include cephalopelvic disproportion, malpositions, or large babies. Risks include maternal exhaustion, infection, and fetal distress or death. Treatment involves identifying the obstruction's cause, resuscitating the mother, relieving the obstruction via vaginal operative delivery or C-section, and preventing or treating complications like infection.
Pathophysiology of Normal Labor:
A series of events that take place in female genital organs to expel the product of conception that are fetus, placenta, membranes) out of womb through the vagina into the outer world. We further describe pathogenesis and features of different stages of labor
This document discusses normal labour and delivery. It begins with definitions of normal labour and outlines the criteria for a labour to be considered normal. It then discusses the various factors that can influence the progress of labour, including the powers of uterine contractions and maternal pushing, the passenger (fetus), and the passage (maternal pelvis). The stages of labour are described, including the first, second and third stages. Details are provided on the phases of the first stage of labour including the latent and active phases. The document also discusses fetal positioning and descent through the birth canal, as well as monitoring the progress of normal labour.
6.Normal Labor,Delivery And The PuerperiumDeep Deep
The document summarizes normal labor, delivery, and the postpartum period. It describes the four main factors that determine labor (contractions, pelvis, fetus, psychology). It then explains the stages of labor and delivery in detail, including first, second and third stages. It discusses management of each stage. It also covers the postpartum period known as the puerperium, including typical uterine bleeding, lactation, and involution over 6 weeks.
The document describes the process of labor and delivery. It begins with defining labor as the series of events that expels the products of conception from the womb through the vagina. It then discusses the stages of labor, including the second stage of expulsion. It provides details on assessing and monitoring the mother and baby throughout labor, managing the delivery, and postpartum care for both.
The document discusses normal labor and defines its criteria. It describes the stages of labor and nursing care provided in each stage. Key points include defining normal labor as spontaneous delivery of a mature fetus through the birth canal within 24 hours without complications, describing the three stages of labor as dilation, birth of the baby, and delivery of the placenta. Nursing care focuses on comfort measures, monitoring labor progress, and providing pain management.
This presentation contains details on normal anatomy on female pelvis and fetal head, process of normal labour, abnormal labour, induction of labour and malpresentations.
The document discusses the stages of normal labor, including:
- The first stage of labor involves cervical dilation from 0-10 cm over 8-12 hours and has latent and active phases.
- The second stage involves pushing and lasts up to 1 hour.
- The third stage involves delivery of the placenta within 30 minutes.
- Labor is diagnosed based on cervical effacement and dilation which are assessed through vaginal examinations every 4 hours in the first stage and hourly in the second stage.
Abnormal uterine action- Clinical Teaching Plan use in OBG submission.sonal patel
This document summarizes various types of abnormal uterine actions that can occur during labor and delivery, including precipitate labor, excessive uterine contraction/retraction, inefficient uterine action (hypotonic and hypertonic inertia), constriction rings, and cervical dystocia. It defines each condition, discusses their etiology and clinical presentation, and outlines management approaches. Specifically, it provides classifications for abnormal uterine actions, complications of precipitate labor for mother and baby, diagnosis and treatment of pathological retraction rings and constriction rings, and distinguishes organic from functional cervical dystocia and their management.
Labour and Delivery... Stages of labour.pptxSandesh Sharma
This document provides an overview of gynecology and labor and delivery presented by Sandesh Sharma. It discusses the types of labor as normal or abnormal, the stages of labor including the first, second, third and fourth stages. Each stage is described in detail outlining what occurs and what the mother may experience. Additionally, it covers the mechanism of labor including engagement, descent, flexion, internal rotation, crowning, extension, and external rotation of the fetus through the birth canal. Complications that may occur are also summarized.
The document summarizes the process of a normal spontaneous vaginal delivery in three stages:
1) Labor - Beginning with early signs and progressing through three stages of cervical dilation.
2) Delivery - Beginning with full dilation and ending with the birth of the baby through contractions and pushing.
3) Placental delivery - Beginning with separation from the uterine wall and ending with expulsion from the vagina.
The document discusses the fourth stage of labor, which begins after delivery of the placenta and ends when the mother's system has stabilized, usually 1-4 hours later. It describes the maternal assessment during this stage, including evaluation of pain, the uterus, inspection of the placenta and repairs if needed. Potential complications are also discussed as well as neonatal observations like Apgar scoring and vital signs measurements of the newborn.
The document discusses the structure and function of the myometrium, the muscular layer of the uterine wall, during labor and delivery. It contains three layers of smooth muscle (longitudinal, circular, and oblique) that contract during labor due to hormones like oxytocin and prostaglandins. Calcium entry into uterine muscle cells allows the interaction of actin and myosin fibers to cause contractions. Synchronized contractions of the myometrium expel the fetus through the birth canal in three stages: cervical dilation and effacement in stage one; fetal expulsion in stage two; and placental separation and delivery in stage three.
1. Labor is the process by which the viable products of conception are expelled from the uterus through the vagina. It involves uterine contractions and cervical dilation.
2. Nursing care during labor involves monitoring the patient, providing comfort measures, and preparing for delivery. The nurse assesses cervical dilation, fetal position, and signs of distress.
3. During the second stage of labor, nurses assist the patient in pushing effectively and maintaining an optimal birthing position. They provide encouragement and help the patient rest between contractions.
The second stage of labor begins when the cervix is completely dilated (open), and ends with the birth of your baby. Contractions push the baby down the birth canal, and you may feel intense pressure, similar to an urge to have a bowel movement. Your health care provider may ask you to push with each contraction.
The document discusses normal labour and delivery. It describes the stages of labour including the first, second, and third stages. It explains the interaction between the powers (uterine contractions), passengers (fetus), and passages (pelvis and birth canal). It discusses assessing cervical dilation, fetal position and station, and monitoring the fetus. It also covers managing each stage of labor, identifying abnormal labour, and addressing complications.
This topic contains detailed description about labour, its definition, date of onset of labour, calculations of date of delivery, causes of onset of labour, physiology of normal labour, and events, clinical course and management of each stages of labour.
(1) Abnormal progress of labour can include prolonged labour, obstructed labour, or abnormal uterine contractions. Prolonged labour is defined as poor cervical dilation or delayed fetal descent. Obstructed labour occurs when there is a mechanical obstruction preventing delivery.
(2) Factors that can contribute to abnormal labour include uterine dysfunction, fetal issues like large size or malpositioning, and maternal factors like pelvic abnormalities. Complications of prolonged labour include maternal exhaustion and increased C-section rates, as well as risks to the fetus like distress and infection.
(3) Abnormal labour is monitored using a partogram to track cervical dilation, fetal position and heart rate. Management depends on the specific issue,
Obstetrics deals with pregnancy, childbirth, and the postnatal period. Key terms include gestation, which is the duration of pregnancy, and trimesters, which divide pregnancy into three stages. Complications can include preterm birth before 37 weeks, post-term birth after 42 weeks, and pregnancy-induced high blood pressure conditions like preeclampsia. Delivery methods include normal spontaneous vaginal delivery and Cesarean section.
The document summarizes the management of the three stages of labour. The first stage involves assessing the patient's history and examining cervical dilation and fetal descent using a partogram. The second stage focuses on monitoring the mother and baby, maintaining an optimal birthing position, and gently guiding the baby's head and shoulders out. Immediate newborn care is also described. The third stage centers on delivering the placenta through controlled cord traction and examining for completeness or anomalies. Perineal tears are repaired to prevent bleeding and infection.
This document outlines the active management of normal labour in 4 stages: antenatal preparation, first stage (history, exam, procedures), second stage (delivery of baby), third stage (delivery of placenta), and fourth stage (postpartum care of mother and baby). The goal is a healthy delivery with minimal effects. Key procedures include monitoring contractions/fetal heart with a partogram, positioning, nutrition, analgesia, perineal support, and immediate newborn care.
Labour is the process by which the fetus and placenta are expelled from the uterus through the birth canal. It involves involuntary uterine contractions that cause effacement and dilation of the cervix, allowing the fetus to descend and be delivered. Normal labour has three stages - the first stage involves cervical dilation, the second stage is expulsion of the fetus, and the third stage is expulsion of the placenta. Multiple factors influence the progress of labour, including the size and position of the fetus, strength of uterine contractions, and psychological state of the mother.
The document discusses prolonged and obstructed labor. Prolonged labor is defined as the first and second stages of labor taking more than 18 hours total. Obstructed labor occurs when descent is arrested due to a mechanical obstruction, despite adequate contractions. Causes include cephalopelvic disproportion, malpositions, or large babies. Risks include maternal exhaustion, infection, and fetal distress or death. Treatment involves identifying the obstruction's cause, resuscitating the mother, relieving the obstruction via vaginal operative delivery or C-section, and preventing or treating complications like infection.
Pathophysiology of Normal Labor:
A series of events that take place in female genital organs to expel the product of conception that are fetus, placenta, membranes) out of womb through the vagina into the outer world. We further describe pathogenesis and features of different stages of labor
This document discusses normal labour and delivery. It begins with definitions of normal labour and outlines the criteria for a labour to be considered normal. It then discusses the various factors that can influence the progress of labour, including the powers of uterine contractions and maternal pushing, the passenger (fetus), and the passage (maternal pelvis). The stages of labour are described, including the first, second and third stages. Details are provided on the phases of the first stage of labour including the latent and active phases. The document also discusses fetal positioning and descent through the birth canal, as well as monitoring the progress of normal labour.
6.Normal Labor,Delivery And The PuerperiumDeep Deep
The document summarizes normal labor, delivery, and the postpartum period. It describes the four main factors that determine labor (contractions, pelvis, fetus, psychology). It then explains the stages of labor and delivery in detail, including first, second and third stages. It discusses management of each stage. It also covers the postpartum period known as the puerperium, including typical uterine bleeding, lactation, and involution over 6 weeks.
The document describes the process of labor and delivery. It begins with defining labor as the series of events that expels the products of conception from the womb through the vagina. It then discusses the stages of labor, including the second stage of expulsion. It provides details on assessing and monitoring the mother and baby throughout labor, managing the delivery, and postpartum care for both.
The document discusses normal labor and defines its criteria. It describes the stages of labor and nursing care provided in each stage. Key points include defining normal labor as spontaneous delivery of a mature fetus through the birth canal within 24 hours without complications, describing the three stages of labor as dilation, birth of the baby, and delivery of the placenta. Nursing care focuses on comfort measures, monitoring labor progress, and providing pain management.
This presentation contains details on normal anatomy on female pelvis and fetal head, process of normal labour, abnormal labour, induction of labour and malpresentations.
The document discusses the stages of normal labor, including:
- The first stage of labor involves cervical dilation from 0-10 cm over 8-12 hours and has latent and active phases.
- The second stage involves pushing and lasts up to 1 hour.
- The third stage involves delivery of the placenta within 30 minutes.
- Labor is diagnosed based on cervical effacement and dilation which are assessed through vaginal examinations every 4 hours in the first stage and hourly in the second stage.
Abnormal uterine action- Clinical Teaching Plan use in OBG submission.sonal patel
This document summarizes various types of abnormal uterine actions that can occur during labor and delivery, including precipitate labor, excessive uterine contraction/retraction, inefficient uterine action (hypotonic and hypertonic inertia), constriction rings, and cervical dystocia. It defines each condition, discusses their etiology and clinical presentation, and outlines management approaches. Specifically, it provides classifications for abnormal uterine actions, complications of precipitate labor for mother and baby, diagnosis and treatment of pathological retraction rings and constriction rings, and distinguishes organic from functional cervical dystocia and their management.
Labour and Delivery... Stages of labour.pptxSandesh Sharma
This document provides an overview of gynecology and labor and delivery presented by Sandesh Sharma. It discusses the types of labor as normal or abnormal, the stages of labor including the first, second, third and fourth stages. Each stage is described in detail outlining what occurs and what the mother may experience. Additionally, it covers the mechanism of labor including engagement, descent, flexion, internal rotation, crowning, extension, and external rotation of the fetus through the birth canal. Complications that may occur are also summarized.
The document summarizes the process of a normal spontaneous vaginal delivery in three stages:
1) Labor - Beginning with early signs and progressing through three stages of cervical dilation.
2) Delivery - Beginning with full dilation and ending with the birth of the baby through contractions and pushing.
3) Placental delivery - Beginning with separation from the uterine wall and ending with expulsion from the vagina.
BREECH DELIVERY By Odokoyero Abdalah Fadhil and Nanfuka MariamOdokonyerofadhil
This document provides an overview of breech delivery, including:
1. Definitions of breech presentation and breech birth, as well as the epidemiology and types/classifications of breech presentations.
2. Risk factors for breech presentation, the diagnosis process, and management options including external cephalic version and vaginal breech delivery.
3. Details on the procedure for a vaginal breech delivery, including positioning, maneuvers to assist delivery of the legs, shoulders, and head, as well as potential complications.
Normal labor usually begins within 2 weeks (before or after) the estimated delivery date. In a first pregnancy, labor usually lasts 12 to 18 hours on average; subsequent labors are often shorter, averaging 6 to 8 hours.
This document provides information on normal labor and delivery, including definitions of labor, the stages of labor (first, second, and third stages), fetal positioning, mechanisms of labor like engagement and descent, and procedures during delivery like episiotomy and repair. It describes the criteria for active labor, the cardinal movements that guide the baby through the birth canal, and the typical durations for each stage of labor.
The document presents a case study of a normal labor and delivery. It describes the patient's admission, examination findings, and progression through each stage of labor over time. Key points from the literature review include definitions of labor, fetal positioning, the four stages of labor and their typical durations, cervical changes, and the mechanics and factors (powers, passenger, passage) involved in successful labor.
This document discusses various complications that can occur during labor and delivery. It defines dystocia as an abnormal, long, or difficult labor or delivery. It identifies the critical factors that can impact labor as the psyche, powers, passenger, and passageway. It then discusses specific complications like uterine dystocia from large babies or overstretching of the uterus. It provides assessments, treatments, and nursing considerations for complications like hypotonic uterine contractions and prolonged labor. Surgical interventions like forceps delivery, vacuum extraction, episiotomy and cesarean delivery are also outlined.
Labour is defined as the process of expelling the products of conception from the uterus. It involves three stages: cervical dilation, descent and birth of the baby, and delivery of the placenta. A partogram is used to monitor labour and detect abnormalities. It tracks cervical dilation, fetal position, and fetal heart rate. Prolonged labour can occur if there are issues with uterine contractions, the fetus, or the birth canal. Primary or secondary dysfunction of labour may result in slow dilation and require interventions like oxytocin or caesarean section. Close monitoring is needed to ensure the safety of the mother and baby.
Gestational age assessment and Neonatal reflexesThe Medical Post
This document provides information on assessing gestational age in neonates through calculation of dates, evaluation of obstetrical factors, physical examination of the neonate, and assessment of neonatal reflexes. It describes various neuromuscular and physical criteria used in the Ballard exam to determine gestational age, such as posture, arm recoil, and genital development. It also outlines several neonatal reflexes that are present at birth and typically disappear by 3-12 months, including Moro, rooting, stepping, and asymmetric tonic neck reflex.
Postpartum slides finals for the studentsBea Galang
The document discusses postpartum care and the postpartum period, which refers to the six weeks following childbirth. The key principles of postpartum care are to promote healing of the body, provide emotional support, establish successful lactation, and prevent complications. Genital changes include involution of the uterus and vagina. Lochia is present and changes color and consistency over time. Vital signs and weight change in the postpartum period. Establishing breastfeeding involves understanding milk production and providing instructions to the mother. The document also discusses newborn care including maintaining temperature and airway, assessment, identification, and nursery care procedures.
The document discusses postpartum care and the postpartum period, which refers to the six weeks following childbirth. The key principles of postpartum care are to promote healing of the body, provide emotional support, establish successful lactation, and prevent complications. Genital changes include involution of the uterus and vagina. Lochia is present and changes color and consistency over time. Vital signs like temperature may fluctuate in the postpartum period. Newborn care focuses on establishing breathing, maintaining temperature, assessing the newborn, identifying the newborn, and providing nursery care like feeding and assessments.
MANAGEMNET OF STAGES OF LABOUR and amtsl.pptxLiangkiuwiliu
The document provides guidance on caring for women during labor and delivery. It discusses:
1. The stages of labor - latent first stage, active first stage, second stage, and third stage.
2. How to conduct assessments and monitor mothers and babies during each stage.
3. The signs of imminent delivery in the second stage.
4. Steps for a normal vaginal delivery in the second stage and active management of the third stage to prevent postpartum hemorrhage.
Introduction about postnatal care
Define postnatal care
Aims & objectives postnatal care
Important conditions we should enquire in postnatal care
Schedule of postnatal care
Postnatal exercise
Advice given to the mother during discharge postnatal care
Advice regarding family planning and sterilization during puerperium
Overview
While it takes nine months to grow a full-term baby, labor and delivery occurs in a matter of days or even hours. However, it’s the process of labor and delivery that tends to occupy the minds of expectant parents the most.
Read on if you have questions and concerns around the signs and length of labor, and how to manage pain.
Signs of labor
Labor has started or is coming soon if you experience symptoms such as:
increased pressure in the uterus
a change of energy levels
a bloody mucus discharge
Real labor has most likely arrived when contractions become regular and are painful.
Braxton Hicks contractions
Many women experience irregular contractions sometime after 20 weeks of pregnancy. Known as Braxton Hicks contractions, they’re typically painless. At most, they’re uncomfortable and are irregular.
Braxton Hicks contractions can sometimes be triggered by an increase in either mother or baby’s activity, or a full bladder. No one fully understands the role Braxton Hicks contractions play in pregnancy.
They may promote blood flow, help maintain uterine health during the pregnancy, or prepare the uterus for childbirth.
Braxton Hicks contractions don’t cause the cervix to dilate. Painful or regular contractions aren’t likely to be Braxton Hicks. Instead, they’re the type of contractions that should lead you to call your doctor.
This document discusses the four stages of labor: 1) dilation of the cervix, 2) baby moving through the birth canal, 3) delivery of the placenta, and 4) recovery of the mother. It focuses on the second stage where the baby moves from the uterus into the vagina and is born. Key events in this stage include uterine contractions every 2-3 minutes lasting 50-60 seconds and the baby descending through the pelvis. Nursing assessments and interventions are also outlined to monitor labor progress and support the mother through each stage.
The document summarizes the normal process of labor and delivery in 3 stages:
1) The first stage begins with regular contractions and ends with full cervical dilation. It involves engagement and descent of the fetus through the birth canal.
2) The second stage begins with full dilation and ends with delivery of the baby. It involves rotation and extension of the fetus.
3) The third stage involves delivery of the placenta, usually within 5-10 minutes of birth. The process ensures the fetus can safely pass through the birth canal during contractions.
This document discusses instrumental delivery methods including forceps and vacuum extraction. It provides details on:
- The history and components of obstetric forceps, including the curved blades, shanks, locks, and handles.
- Indications for forceps delivery including maternal distress, fetal distress, prolonged second stage of labor, and certain medical complications.
- Prerequisites for safe forceps use such as fetal presentation, engagement and position of the head, cervical dilation, and pelvic adequacy.
- Steps for applying forceps including identification of landmarks, application of blades, locking, and controlled extraction of the head.
- Complications of both forceps and vacuum extraction for both mother and
This document discusses the physiology of labor and pain pathways. It covers the stages of labor from early signs through delivery. The four stages are outlined as well as factors that can affect the labor process including the passenger (fetus), passageway (pelvis), and powers (uterine contractions and maternal efforts). Pain in labor is described as having both peripheral and central mechanisms. Visceral pain occurs in the first stage as the cervix dilates while somatic pain in the second stage results from pressure on the pelvic floor. The neural pathways and physiological responses to labor pain are also summarized.
The document discusses shoulder dystocia, which is a difficult childbirth where the baby's shoulders get stuck after delivery of the head. It defines shoulder dystocia and outlines risk factors such as fetal macrosomia and assisted delivery. It describes the HELPERR pneumonic for managing shoulder dystocia, which includes calling for help, applying leg maneuvers and suprapubic pressure to dislodge the shoulders, considering episiotomy, and rotating or removing the posterior arm. Complications of shoulder dystocia for both mother and baby are also reviewed.
Shoulder dystocia is defined as a difficult delivery where the baby's shoulders do not deliver easily after the head is delivered. It occurs when the baby's anterior shoulder gets stuck behind the pubic bone during birth. Risk factors include large baby size, gestational diabetes, and assisted delivery with forceps or vacuum. Initial maneuvers to address shoulder dystocia include the McRoberts maneuver to alter the mother's pelvis and apply suprapubic pressure to dislodge the shoulder. If these fail, rotational maneuvers like the Rubin or Woods corkscrew may be attempted, or removing the posterior arm. Calling for help, evaluating for episiotomy, and trying multiple maneuvers sequentially is key to safely
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1. Emergencies in
Obstetrics
Dr. Indunil Piyadigama
Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist
Pre-intern Progam
Ministry of Health, Sri Lanka
4th October 2021
2. • Your 1st week at the obstetric unit. You are oncall at the
labour ward. 1725 the labour ward nursing sister calls you
• 34 year old diabetic mother. Induction of labour at 39
weeks of getation. She was induced with prostaglandin
yesterday. ARM done at 0517. Was on syntocinon for
augmentation due to slow progress.
• Babies head was delivered. But the body has not followed.
4. How would
you
suspect or
diagnose?
Difficulty with delivery of the face and chin
Turtleneck sign or head remaining tightly
applied to the vulva
Failure of restitution of the head
Failure of descend of the shoulders
Routine axial traction does not deliver
5. What is the
problem?
• HIE
• Injury
Fetus
• PPH
• Tears
• Damage to bladder, nerves ect
Maternal
6. What
would
you do?
H – Call for help
E – Evaluate for episiotomy
L – Legs in McRobets position
P – Suprapubic pressure
E – Enter the pelvis
R – Roll over
R – Record keeping
11. Records
• Medico legal issues
• Contemporanous documentation
• Times and the intervensions
• The anterior and posterior shoulders should be documented
16. Steps
Lithotomy position
Keep your hands off the breech till anatomical landmarks appear
Episiotomy – When anterior buttock climbs up the perineum until the anus is visible with a bead of meconium.
Breech does not recede with contractions
In complete breech maternal effort alone will deliver the legs and lower trunk
Extended breech abduction at the hip and flexion at the knee is needed. Attempt the anterolateral limb and then
rotate the breech so that other limb is anterolateral and perform the same manoeuver
Bring down a loop of cord
17. Remainder of the abdomen and lower thorax should deliver with maternal effort alone.
At this time fetal head will enter the pelvis causing compression of the umbilical cord. Therefore, rest of
the delivery should occur within 2-3 minutes.
Once the lower border of the anterior scapula is visible pass 2 finger over the shoulder and along the
humerus splinting the arm across the chest
Turn 90 degrees and do the same to release the other arm
Should grasp the fetus at the thighs with thumbs over the sacrum and index across the iliac crest
Let the body partially hang. Assistant should apply suprapubic pressure
When the hairline is visible deliver the head
20. Types
• 1-4th degree – Cervix, introitus, 4th
within the vagina
• Acute /Subacute (24hr to 30
days)/Chronic
21.
22.
23. How can this
happen?
Mismanaged 3rd stage – inappropriate traction or too
rapid manual removal of placenta
Squeezing the uterine fundus to deliver placenta
Fundally placed placenta with a short umbilical cord
Sudden increase in intra-abdominal pressure with a
relaxed uterus
Acute tocolysis - anaesthesia
Morbidly adhered placenta
24. Presentation
PPH
Mass at the introitus
Shock without vaginal bleeding - Neurogenic
due to traction on adjacent structures
25. Management
Manage shock
Replace the uterus as soon as
possible
Manual replacement
• With or without GA
• May need uterine relaxants
• Last part first