2. LABOR
- “troublesome effort or suffering”
- rhythmic contractions which bring
about gradual effacement and dilatation
of the cervix and ends with the expulsion
of the fetus
- progressive increase in frequency,
intensity and duration
4. LABOR
Criteria
1. Uterine contractions at least 1 in 10
minutes or 4 in 20 minutes
2. Documented progressive changes in
cervical dilatation and effacement
3. Cervical effacement >70-80%
4. Cervical dilatation >3 cm
5. MECHANISMS OF LABOR
■ At the onset of labor, the
position of the fetus with
respect to the birth canal is
critical to the route of delivery.
■ IMPORTANT RELATIONSHIPS:
– Fetal lie, presentation,
attitude and position
6. Fetal Lie
■ Relationship of fetal long axis to
that of the mother
■ Transverse Lie predisposing
factor
– Multiparity, placenta previa,
hydramnioas, uterine
anomalies
9. Fetal Attitude
■ Relation of fetal parts to one
another
■ Fetus forms an ovoid mass
■ Results from the mode of fetal
growth and accommodation to
the uterine cavity
10. Fetal Position
■ Relation of the fetal presenting
part to the R and L side of birth
canal
– Vertex: occiput
– Breech: sacrum
– Face: mentum
– Shoulder: acromion
14. Leopold Maneuver
1st: Fundal grip: to assess fetal lie, and determine w/c part of fetal pole lies in fundus
2nd: Umbilical grip: on which side is the fetal back
3rd: Pawlicks grip: confirmation of fetal presentation, what fetal part lies above the pelvic inlet
4th: pelvic grip: which side is the cephalic prominence , degree of descent
15. Cardinal movements of Labor
■ Positional changes in the presenting part required to
navigate the pelvic canal
– Engagement
– Descent
– Flexion
– Internal Rotation
– Extension
– External Rotation
– Expulsion
16. Engagement
■ BPD passes thru the pelvic inlet
– NP: engagement happens
before labor begins
– MP: engagement and
descent happens at the
same time
■ Fetal head enters the inlet
transversely / obliquely
17. Descent
■ First requisite for birth of NB
■ 4 forces
– Pressure of AF
– Pressure of fundal
contraction
– Bearing down efforts of the
mother
– Extension and straightening
of fetal body
18. ■ ASYNCLITISM
– Lateral deflection of
fetal head to a more
posterior or anterior
position
■ Successive fetal head
shifting from
posterior to anterior
asynclitism aids
descent
20. Internal Rotation
■ Turns occiput away from
transverse axis
■ Usually, occiput rotates
anteriorly towards
symphysis pubis
■ If head fails to turn
– MP: rotates after 1-2
contractions
– NP: 3-5 contractions
21. Extension
■ Fetal head reaches the
vulva
■ 2 opposing forces:
– Anterior: resistance of
pelvic floor and
symphysis pubis
– Posterior: uterus (fundal
contraction)
22. External Rotation
■ Restitution
■ If occiput is originally
directed towards the L, it
rotates towards the L
■ Serves to bring the
bisacromial diameter into
relation to AP diameter
23. Expulsion
■ Anterior shoulder appears
under symphysis pubis
■ Perineum becomes
distended by the posterior
shoulder
■ After delivery of shoulders,
the rest of the body quickly
passes
24. Normal Labor
■ Uterine contractions that bring
about demonstrable effacement
and dilatation of the cervix
27. First stage of Labor
■ From regular uterine
contractions to full cervical
dilatation
■ Latent phase (onset of UC to
3-4cm)
– NP: 20hrs
– MP: 14hrs
■ Cervical dilatation
– NP: 1.2 cm/hr
– MP 1.5 cm/hr
28. Second stage of Labor
■ Full cervical dilatation to
delivery of the baby
– NP: 50 minutes
– MP: 20 minutes
■ Become abnormally long
– A contracted pelvis
– A large fetus
– Impaired expulsive effort
from conduction
analgesia or intense
sedation
29. Second stage of Labor
■ Maternal expulsive efforts
– Bearing down: reflex and spontaneous but,
does not employ expulsive force and
coaching is desirable
– Leg: half-flexed
– Deep breath & breath held
– Exert downward pressure
– She should not be encouraged to “push”
beyond the time of completion of each
uterine contraction
30. Preparation for the delivery
■ The dorsal lithotomy position
– Increase the diameter of the pelvic outlet
– Using leg holder and stirrup -> result in
spontaneous tear or fourth degree
■ Not to separate the legs too widely or place
one leg higher than the other
– Will exert pulling forces on the perineum
leading to extension of a spontaneous tear
or an episiotomy into a 4th degree
laceration.
31. Preparation for the delivery
■ The legs may cramp in part, because of
pressure by the fetal head on nerves in the
pelvis.
– relieved by changing the position of the leg
or by brief massage
■ Vulvar and perineal cleansing: sterile drape and
gowning, gloving
32. Delivery of the head
■ Crowning: encirclement of the
largest head diameter by the vulvar
ring
■ Unless episiotomy; spontaneous
laceration
■ It is now clear that an episiotomy will
increase the risk of a tear into the
external anal sphincter and the
rectum
■ unless episiotomy. anterior tears
involving the urethra and labia are
mush more common
33. Delivery of the head
Ritgen maneuver
■ When the head distends the vulva
and perineum enough to open the
vaginal introitus to a diameter of 5
cm or more
■ One hand: a towel-draped, gloved
hand may be exert forward pressure
on the chin of the fetus through the
perineum just in front if the coccyx
■ The other hand: exerts pressure
superiorly against the occiput
34. Delivery of the shoulder
■ External rotation: bisacromial
diameter had rotated into the
anteroposterior diameter of the pelvis
■ Downward traction : ant. shoulder
under the pubis
■ Upward movement: post. shoulder is
delivered
35. Clamping of the cord
■ Between two clamps: 2 cm and 5cm
■ Delay for up to 60sec
– Increases total iron stores
– Expand blood volume
– Decrease anemia incidence in neonates
36. Third stage of Labor
■ After delivery of the infant, the
height of fundus and its
consistency are ascertained
■ Fundus is frequently palpated to
make certain that the organ
does not become atonic and
filled with blood from placental
separation
37. Signs of placental separation
■ uterus becomes globular
■ sudden gush of blood.
■ uterus rises in the abdomen
■ Lengthening of umbilical
cord
– ** Usually within 5 min,
sometimes within 1min
38. Delivery of the Placenta
■ Traction in the umbilical cord
must not be used to pull the
placenta out of the uterus
■ The uterus is lifted cephalad
with the abdominal hand.This
maneuver was stopped as the
placenta passes through the
introitus
■ If the membranes start to tear,
they are grasped with a clamp
and removed by gentle traction
39. Delivery of the Placenta
■ Manual removal of placenta
– The placenta will not
separate promptly (preterm)
– There is brisk bleeding and
the placenta cannot be
delivered -> manual removal
40. Lacerations of the Birth Canal
Degree Covered
First-degree: fourchette, perineal skin, vaginal
mucosal membrane
Second-
degree:
fascia and muscle of the perineal
body
usually extend upward on one or
both sides of the vagina
Third-
degree:
involve the anal sphincter
Fourth-
degree:
rectal mucosa
expose the lumen of the rectum
involve the region of the urethra
41. Episiotomy and Repair
■ Purpose of episiotomy
– Easier to repair
■ Postoperative pain is less
■ Healing improved
– Prevented pelvic relaxation (cystocele, rectocele, urinary
incontinence)
– But, increased incidence of anal sphincter and rectal tears
42.
43. ■ Timing of the repair of episiotomy
– After the placenta has been delivered
■ Technique
– Hemostasis and anatomical restoration without excessive
suturing are essential
– Suture material: 3-0 chromic catgut
44. ■ Fourth-degree laceration
– approximate the torn edges of
the rectal mucosa with
muscularis sutures placed
approximately 0.5 cm apart
– this muscular layer then is
covered with a layer of fascia
– stool softener, prophylactic
antimicrobials
– enema should be avoided
Editor's Notes
Labor is a clinical diagnosis
Labor is a clinical diagnosis
Oblique lie = maternal and fetal axes may cross at 45 degree angle
Brow presenatation is usually transieny\t, may eithr convert to vertex/face presentation.
At later month of pregnancy, fetus assumes a characteristic attitude/ habitus.
And as a rule feuts forms an ovid mass which corresponds to the shape of the uterine cavity
Most of the time, vertex presentation are in LO positon
Difficult examination: obese, AFV is excessive, placenta is anteriorly implanted
1st: Fundal grip: to assess fetal lie, and determine wc part of fetal pole lies in fundus
2nd: Umbilical grip: on which side is the fetal back
3rd: Pawlicks grip: confirmation of fetal presentation, what fetal part lies above the pelvic inlet
4th: pelvc grip: which side is the cephalic prominence , degree of descent
Floating: the head moves freely above the pelvic inlet
BPD: the greatest transverse diameter
Anterior: if the sagittal suture approaches the sacral promontory, and more of the anterior parietal bone is presenting to the examining fingers
Moderate degress of asnclitsic may be encountered in a normal labor. However, severe condition may be the reason for CPD in a normal sized pelvis
OA
Transverse – 90 degrees turn
Oblique – 45 degrees
OP 135 degrees turn
ESSENTIAL FOR COMPLETION OF LABOR
Resultant vector is in the direction of vulva
Resultant vector is in the direction of vulva
Resultant vector is in the direction of vulva
Resultant vector is in the direction of vulva
Preparatory division – where uterine contration is accompanied with beginning dilaation of the cervix, but with considerable biochemical changes in the CT component.
This division can still be arrested by sedation and analgesia.
Dilatation division – dilation proceeds at most rapid rate, now unaffected by sedation and analgesia
Pelvic division –commences when cervical dilation decelerates, cardinal movements of labor takes place
For better exposure, leg holders or stirrups are used.
In placing the legs in leg holders, care should be taken not to separate the legs too widely or place one leg higher than the other, as this will exert pulling forces on the perineum that might easily result in the extension of a spontaneous tear or an episiotomy into a fourth-degree laceration.
The popliteal region should rest comfortably in the proximal portion and the heel in the distal portion of the leg holder. The legs are not strapped into the stirrups, thereby allowing quick flexion of the thighs backward onto the abdomen should shoulder dystocia develop. The legs may cramp during the second stage, in part, because of pressure by the fetal head on nerves in the pelvis. Such cramps may be relieved by changing the position of the leg or by brief massage, but leg cramps should never be ignored.
For better exposure, leg holders or stirrups are used.
In placing the legs in leg holders, care should be taken not to separate the legs too widely or place one leg higher than the other, as this will exert pulling forces on the perineum that might easily result in the extension of a spontaneous tear or an episiotomy into a fourth-degree laceration.
The popliteal region should rest comfortably in the proximal portion and the heel in the distal portion of the leg holder. The legs are not strapped into the stirrups, thereby allowing quick flexion of the thighs backward onto the abdomen should shoulder dystocia develop. The legs may cramp during the second stage, in part, because of pressure by the fetal head on nerves in the pelvis. Such cramps may be relieved by changing the position of the leg or by brief massage, but leg cramps should never be ignored.