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define labour

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progressive effacement ( and dilatation of the cervix in the presence of regular uterine contractions

can have open cervix without contractions but thats not labour

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define delivery

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expulsion of fetus and placenta

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define show in labour and delivery

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cervical mucus plug ppl will present with bleeding basically like snot with blood in it

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define SRM in labour

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spontaneous rupture of membranes, can preced labour

bag membranes around baby breaks can happen prematurely

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define ARM in labour

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artificial rupture of membranes

colour of fluid can present concerns

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miscarriage

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before 24 weeks or less than 500g

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at what cm does full effacement happen

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3-4 cm of dilaltation

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what is latent first stage

what is establishes/active 1st stage of labour is

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latent

  • painful contractions
  • upto 4cm cervical change

Active
regular contractions 3/4x every 10 minutes

3-4cm dilated

progressive cervical dilatation from 4 cm
cervix fully dialted 10cm

fully dilated til when baby comes out

BABY comes out of palcenta

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factors affecting labour

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passage
- pelvis and symbodian passage anf muscular passage

powers
- contraction

passenger
- baby

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the passage in labour

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pelvic inlet - baby faces towards hips

mid cavity -rotates

pelvic outlet - look down at floor

Soft tissues
Lower uterine segment
- issues arise if they had FGM

Cervix
- if they had cervical cancer Tx then it will weaken the cervical wall, stop dilating

Vagina
Vulva

Pelvic floor
Perineum
- if they look like they gonna tear do episiotomy clinicians judgement

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powers in labour

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There is fundal dominance of contractions

Contraction are rhythmic and occur every 3-4 minutes in early labour, and every 2-3 minutes in advanced labour

3/4x every 10 minutes - start at fundus and work down

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passenger in labour

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Lie relationship of fetal long axis of the baby to that of the mother (long, oblique, transverse)

Presentation the part of the fetus lowermost in the uterus HEAD FIRST (cephalic: vertex, brow, face; breech; shoulder)

Denominator part of fetus used as reference point to describe position in maternal pelvis (occiput, mentum - chin, sacrum - breech, acromion)
Position relation of the fetal denominator to the maternal pelvis (occipitoanterior, occipitotransverse, occipitoposterior)

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define each term occipitoanterior, occipitotransverse, occipitoposterior)

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occipitoanterior - head at the top chin on chest

occipitotransverse - ladies right

occipitoposterior - baby looking at ceiling - prolonged labour in first and second stage

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how is passenger position assessed

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vaginal examination
look for 2 fontanelles

posterior fontanelles is where occiput is look at position triangle shape

anterior is diamond shape

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why do we worry about position of head

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degree of flexion/extension of head makes a big difference to the circumference

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grading of moulding of fetal cranium

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bones not moved - 0

bones not touching 1+

bones overriding but can be pushed apart 2+

bones overriding but cannot be pushed apart 3+

caput - swelling of head

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mechanism of labour

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  1. engagement - baby fixed in pelvis 1/5ths? 2/5th is in pelvis unlikely to move
    imp
  2. flexion - chin on chest
  3. descent
  4. internal rotation - occipitoanterior, pelvic floor helps with this
  5. extension
  6. external rotation
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why is engagement importnat in assessing assisted vaginal delivery

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important in assisted vaginal delivery as you should not feel any of the head

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what is monitored in the mother during labour

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Observations BP, P, T
Hydration
Analgesia
Antacids - high risk rinatidine every 6 hours
Bladder care - voiding regularly, if epidural give indwelling catheter

Position - lie on back uterus presses in BVs in turn causing hypo then bradycardia

Progress contractions
cervical dilatation
descent of presenting part

3rd stage active management
- give injection or oral infusion of oxytocin reduces bleeding and second stage and controlled cord traction

Perineum - check for trauma

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why is monitoring bladder important

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can obstruct

can give bladder dysfunction post delivery

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fetal wellbeing how is it checked

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Fetal Heart Monitoring
high risk continuous monitoring on CTGs

Colour of Liquor
clear
pinky
blood stained
meconium- fetal distress
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what is station in terms of descent

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station how far down has the baby head descended into the pelvis

locating where the lowest part of your baby is in relation to your pelvis

how far the widest part of baby head (biparietal) diameter in conjunction with the narrowest part of the pelvis ischial spine
-1 cm above

+2 baby head is about to come out

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what is normal progress in labour

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1cm every hour

1/2 cm every hour

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common problems in labour

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failure to progress (delay in 1st or 2nd stage)

malpresentation/malposition

suspected fetal compromise (fetal distress)

vaginal birth after c section

operative delivery

shoulder dystocia

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what is failure to progress
Can occur in first or second stage Causes: Powers Passenger Passage POWER Inadequate contractions Maternal Exhaustion PASSENGER Fetal malposition/malpresentation Cephalopelvic disproportion (relative, absolute - baby cant come thru pelvis) PASSAGE Obstructed Labour - kaput and moulding, haematuria, vulval swelling, cervix becomes oedematous
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qs to ask when the labour is failing to progress
``` Parous or nulliparous? First or Second Stage? Frequency Duration Strength of Contractions? Malpresentation/Malposition? Evidence of fetal compromise? Evidence of Obstructed Labour? ``` If inefficient uterine contractions are the cause, augment labour with Oxytocin. Remember that a parous uterus can rupture
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what is secondary arrest
no change in cervical dilation for at least 2 hours. - what sort of analgesia - hey may get an overwhelming feeling if pushing leave them an hour WO pushing
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types of breech
frank complete footling
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breech complications
trapped aftercoming head cord prolapse intracranial haemorrhages - head is squeezed kaput compression and decompression rapidly internal injuries - shouldnt pull baby as there is moral reflex
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delivery options for breech presentation
External Cephalic Version Elective Caesarean Section Vaginal breech delivery
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suspected fetal compromise on CTG signs
- Absence of acceleration (non-reactive) - HR goes up 15 beats for more than 15s - Presence of decelerations - Reduced baseline variability (flat) - 5-10 BPM - Baseline tachycardia or bradycardia Passage of Meconium - have babies opened up bowels
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causes of suspected fetal compromise
uterine hyperstimulation ( ? iatrogenic) hypotension - women lying on her back causing fetal distress another cause is epidural poor fetal tolerance of labour (e.g. IUGR) cord compression - normal CTG short sharp deeleration w contractions u get fetal hypotension infection - fetal pyrexia maternal disease -
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management of suspected fetal compromise
bradycardia - less than 100 BPM 3 mins call for help 6 mins theatre 6 mins baby out rectify reversible causes, e.g. maternal hypotension left lateral position - do not lie flat stop oxytocics confirm compromise by blood sampling where possible deliver by speediest route if unable to correct or if significant acidosis
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risks of vaginal birth after caesarean
Emergency Caesarean section in labour Uterine scar dehiscence/rupture 0.5%
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precautions of VBAC
iv access and G&S continuous electronic fetal monitoring avoid prolonged labour augmentation/induction should be senior decision only
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indications for operative delivery
failure to progress in 2nd stage, maternal exhaustion, maternal problems fetal distress in 2nd stage maternal reasons - maternal exhaustion, cardiac issues LESS COMMON THAN FIRST TWO
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pre requisites for operative delivery
- trained operator - full dilatation absent membranes cephalic presentation clearly defined position presenting part engaged no evidence of Cephalic Pelvo Disproportion adequate analgesia - epidural, pudendal nerve blocks empty bladder
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complications of operative delivery
failure fetal trauma - cephalohaematomas - blood between skin and bone lacerations from ventouse maternal trauma - common with forceps postpartum haemorrhage urinary retention - common esp with a full bladder
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indications for caesarean section
failure to progress | fetal distress maternal reasons - previous C section malpresentation/malposition failed instrumental delivery
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pre-requisites for caesarean section
trained operator | adequate facilities adequate analgesia consultation with senior member of staff
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complications of C-section
haemorrhage infection bladder/bowel injury thromboembolic disease requirement for blood transfusion TTN - Transient tachypnea of the newborn - thue dont scream go to special care unit fetal trauma
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define shoulder dystocia
Inability to deliver shoulders after delivery of head Anterior shoulder does not enter pelvic inlet
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risks of shoulder dystocia
- Fetal Death - Asphyxia with resulting hypoxic damage - Birth trauma (Erb’s palsy, fractured bones) - - physio - - surgery - Maternal trauma (soft tissue trauma, psychological) - PPH - perineal tears
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who is at risk of shoulder dystocia
- Macrosomic fetus - Fetus of diabetic mother indication for C section - Rotational instrumental delivery - prolonged labour - high BMI
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management of shoulder dystocia
``` McRoberts position suprapubic pressure other obstetric manoeuvres zavanelli cut pubic symphysis - baby would not survive ```
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what is the mcroberts position
The McRoberts' manoeuvre is flexion and abduction of the maternal hips, positioning the maternal thighs on her abdomen.
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why do we worry about shoulder dystocia
when baby gasp cant expand lungs chest is still in canal so not getting oxygen anywhere so gets hypoxic
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what is latent first stage of labour
a period of time, not necessarily continuous, when: there are painful contractions and there is some cervical change, including cervical effacement and dilatation up to 4 cm.
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what adivse can be given to the woman during laternt first stage of labour to reduce pain
breathing exercises immersion in water massage may reduce pain
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what is the bishop score
predict the success of induction. It assesses the favourability of the cervix and is based on; dilatation, effacement, station, position and consistency of the cervix. Bishop score is inversely correlated with the labour duration; a patient with score > 8 is likely to achieve a successful vaginal birth without induction. A score of <6 indicates that cervical ripening may be required. Interpretation a score of < 5 indicates that labour is unlikely to start without induction a score of > 9 indicates that labour will most likely commence spontaneously
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RFs for breech
- uterine malformations, fibroids - placenta praevia - polyhydramnios or oligohydramnios - fetal abnormality (e.g. CNS malformation, chromosomal disorders) - prematurity (due to increased incidence earlier in gestation)
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what is major placental praevia
when the placenta covers the internal os of the cervix
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RFs for placental praevia
- previous history of placental praevia - previos C section - Advancing maternal age. - Increasing parity. - Smoking. - Cocaine use during pregnancy. - Previous spontaneous or induced abortion. - Deficient endometrium due to past history of, for example, endometritis, manual removal of placenta, curettage. - Assisted conception.
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presentation of placental praevia
incidental finding painless bleeding after the 28th week - spotting earlier
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all babies at breech at term need to have what as a follow up
USS of hip 6 weeks following delivery
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initial Mx of breech
external cephalic version
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Risk of ECV to mum and foetus
MATERNAL RISKS - pain - rhesus sensation - EMCS FOETAL RISKS - reversion - Foetal Heart Rate changes - unsuccessful
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what is rhesus sensitisation
Sensitisation happens when a woman with RhD negative blood is exposed to RhD positive blood, usually during a previous pregnancy with an RhD positive baby. The woman’s body responds to the RhD positive blood by producing antibodies (infection-fighting molecules) that recognise the foreign blood cells and destroy them. If sensitisation occurs, the next time the woman is exposed to RhD positive blood, her body produces antibodies immediately. If she's pregnant with an RhD positive baby, the antibodies can cross the placenta, causing rhesus disease in the unborn baby. The antibodies can continue attacking the baby's red blood cells for a few months after birth.
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what are the delivery options if the baby is breech
c section vaginal breech birth
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issue with C section that affects the future
scarred uterus
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what can scarred uterus cause
placental disease uterine rupture
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main risk of vaginal birth after C section
uterine rupture
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what drug is administerd for active third stage labour
oxytocin - Uterotonic drugs - Deferred clamping and cutting of cord, over 1 minute after delivery but less then 5 minutes - Controlled cord traction after signs of placental separation if HTN do not give ERGOMETRINE
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what is cord prolapse
umbilical cord descending ahead of the presenting part of the fetus. this can lead to compression of the cord or cord spasm, which can cause fetal hypoxia and eventually irreversible damage or death.
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RFs of cord prolapse
``` prematurity multiparity polyhydramnios twin pregnancy cephalopelvic disproportion abnormal presentations e.g. Breech, transverse lie placenta praevia long umbilical cord high fetal station ```
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what conditions would warrant a CTG monitoring
- Abnormal fetal growth - Maternal HR >120 on 2 occasions 30 mins apart - Temp >38 (or >37.5 on 2 consecutive occasions 1 h apart); or suspected chorioamnionitis or sepsis - Presence of significant meconium - Fresh PV bleeding that develops in labour - HTN +/- significant proteinuria - Confirmed delay in 1st or 2nd stage - Contractions >60s or >5/10 - Syntocinon - Epidural analgesia
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features of OP delviery
delivery is possible - augmentation shoulf be used if progress is slow - kiellan's forceps are ass w most successful outcomes - women have an earlier urge to push in OP than OA
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give features that are assessed during a vaginal examination in labour
consistency, effacemtn, dilation of the cervix - whether the membranes are intact - colour of the amniotic fluid - nature and presentation of the presenting part and its relationship tothe ischial spines - size of pelvic outlet
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when is placenta expelled
within 30 mins | if it fails -> oxytocin then surgery

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