Abnormal Labour and Delivery
Overview Approximately 20% of labour involves dystocia. Labour abnormalities can be classified as disorders of protraction and disorders of arrest. .Remember that Labour is defined as regular contractions (every 5…...
Overview Approximately 20% of labour involves dystocia. Labour abnormalities can be classified as disorders of protraction and disorders of arrest. .Remember that Labour is defined as regular contractions (every 5…...
Induction of labour is the artificial initiation of uterine contractions leading to progressive dilation and effacement of the cervix and delivery of the fetus. It can be done when the…...
Overview Labor is a physiological sequence of regular painful uterine contractions that results in progressive effacement and dilation of the cervix and voluntary bearing-down efforts leading to delivery (expulsion per…...
Infectious disorders of Pregnancy Group B Strep Group B strep aka Streptococcus agalactiae is a gram positive commensal bug of the GIT and GUT tract in up to 30% of…...
Overview 2 separate BP readings >140/90 mmHg at least 4 hours apart are needed to diagnose hypertension. Patients with hypertension should get a UA to look for proteinuria. No or…...
Overview Antepartum hemorrhage is bleeding from late 2nd trimester to delivery (around 20-24 weeks and beyond). All causes of antepartum hemorrhage risk the complications of preterm delivery and fetal death.…...
Overview Approximately 25% of pregnancies experience bleeding in the first trimester. Most women need to be reassured since 50% of the time the pregnancy will go on uncomplicated. Lower abdominal…...
Overview Antepartum fetal surveillance is done after 24 weeks for high-risk pregnancies or mothers concerned about reduced fetal movements. It should not modify an otherwise normal pregnancy and should not…...
Overview Antenatal care is the care provided by skilled healthcare professionals to pregnant women and adolescent girls in order to ensure the best health conditions or outcomes for both mom…...
Cardiovascular Pregnancy is a high-flow, low-resistance state. Plasma volume increases substantially (2.5 – 3.75 L), especially in multigravidas and women bearing multiple gestations. Cardiovascular parameter Change Cardiac output Increases 30-50%…...