EXPLORING ABNORMAL LABOR PATTERNS
Introduction Abnormal labor, also known as dysfunctional labor or dystocia, refers to a deviation from the normal progress of labor during childbirth. It is characterized by difficulties in the initiation, progression, or completion of labor, leading to prolonged labor or…
MECHANISM OF LABOR AND CARDIOTOCOGRAPHY
Mechanism of labor in first and second stage of labor The mechanisms of labor refer to the physiological changes and processes that occur during the first and second stages of labor. Here’s an overview of the mechanisms involved in each…
MANAGEMENT OF NORMAL LABOR
Stages of Labor The four stages of labor refer to the sequential phases a woman goes through during the process of childbirth. These stages mark the progression of labor from the onset of contractions to the delivery of the placenta.…
PRETERM LABOR AND PRETERM PREMATURE RUPTURE OF MEMBRANES
Preterm labor and PPROM (preterm premature rupture of membranes) are two related medical conditions that can occur during pregnancy and may lead to preterm birth. Preterm labor: Preterm labor refers to the onset of labor before the 37th week of…
PROLONGED PREGNANCY AND INDUCTION OF LABOR
Prolonged pregnancy, also known as post-term or overdue pregnancy, refers to a condition in which a pregnancy extends beyond the normal gestational period, which is considered to be around 40 weeks from the first day of the woman’s last menstrual…
THE IMPACT OF ANALGESIA AND ANESTHESIA IN LABOR
Introduction Analgesia and anesthesia are both medical terms used to describe the suppression or relief of pain. While they are related concepts, they have distinct meanings and applications. Analgesia refers to the reduction or elimination of pain sensations. It can…
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