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Prolonged labour happens to be a situation where by labour process last for more than the usual time length of labour. Causes of Prolonged Labour Below are some major causes of prolonged labour; Mal-presentation. Nulliparity Short stature. Tight perineum. Cervical dystocia. Bandl’s ring Teenage pregnancy. Mal-positioning. Cephalon-pelvic disproportion. Full bladder. Loaded rectum. Uterine atony Maternal […]

Puerperal infection is an infection of the genital tract during the first six weeks of delivery or abortion. Possible Atielogical Factors of Puerperal Infection Anaemia Malnutrition Defibrilation Prolonged/difficult labour. Extensive/lacerations. Ante-partum/post-partum haemorrhage. Septic foci. Nosocomial infection. Unhygienic conduct labour. Infections with streptococcus pyogenes, Escherichia Coli, staphylococcus pyogenes, anaerobic streptococci, clostridium tetani or welchi. Medical Management […]

Puerperium occurs as involution and  it is defined as the return of the mothers reproductive organs to the non-pregnant state as a result of changes that occur after birth.  In this article, we have taken our time to explain the major physiological changes that occurs in the body of the mother during puerperium. Physiology of […]

Would you like to know what second stage of labour is all about and how to recognize it,  if yes then you have come to the right place. Second stage of labour is a stage of expulsion of fetus which begins from full dilatation of the cervix till the baby is born.   How To […]

Secondary post partum haemorrhage is defined as the bleeding from the genital tract more than 24 hours after delivery of placenta;  it may occur up to six weeks later. It is more likely to occur between 10 and 14 days after delivery. Signs and Symptoms of Secondary Post Partum Haemorrhage Cold clammy extremities; due to […]

Third stage of labour is the period following  the delivery of the baby, from placental separation to the period when the placenta is delivered. How To Recognise The Onset of Third Stage of Labour Elongation of cord. Presence of strong uterine contraction Trickling of fresh blood from vagina. Feeling of bump on the lower uterine […]

Trial of labour can be determined by some intrinsic factors, these factors determines and identifies the indication for trial of labour. However, these factors may include the following; The effectiveness of the uterine contraction; if uterine contraction increases in strength and duration, it positively influences flexion, moulding, descent and internal rotation. The give of the […]

Vesico vaginal fistula (VVF) is an abnormal opening between the bladder and the vagina; a rare complication of prolonged labour or obstructed labour when the tissues of the bladder are devitalized by prolonged pressure of the fetal head.   Patients Who are At High Risk of Developing Vesico Vaginal Fistula Patient with congenital malformations of […]

Weaning is the gradual withdrawal of a baby from breast milk diet to semi solid or solid food by the process of introduction of artificial food. Factors That Affect Weaning Knowledge of the mother about weaning. Cultural factors. Socioeconomic status of the mother. Baby’s preference (refusal or acceptance of breast by baby) Health status of […]