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Breech Birth and Delivery Issues
on Jul 23, 2009 in Child Birth anesthesiologist breech baby c t scan cord prolapse nurse anesthetist umbilicus vaginal delivery It outlines the situations in which cesarean is the delivery of choice. Vaginal delivery of a breech baby is considered safe only when the baby is in a favorable position for vaginal delivery. The buttocks, rather than the feet, present and the breec...
Amnioinfusion Benefits and Risks
on Jun 30, 2009 in Pregnancy Care amnioinfusion embolism oligohydramnios placenta abruptio respiratory problems thick meconium umbilical cord Amnioinfusion is a technique introduced relatively recently into obstetrical care. In this technique, a physiologic fluid, usually saline(salt water) is infused into the uterus. It may be infused as a one-time dose, or continually throughout labor. A...
Advice on Delivery in Hospital
on May 11, 2009 in Pregnancy Care birth plan child care arrangements fetal heart rate interventions pain relief physical reality While perhaps not technically an intervention, women need to realize that if they choose a birthing center or home birth, the possibility always exists that they may need to be moved to a hospital. The reasons for this are varied. You may want more p...
Condoms - Method For Birth Control
on Apr 15, 2009 in Pregnancy ejaculate erect penis latex condom petroleum jelly spermicide vaginal yeast infection The Condom The condom is a strong sheath of latex rubber or other material designed to fit over an erect penis. The condom catches the ejaculate, thereby preventing sperm migration toward the egg. The condom is the only temporary means of birth contr...
Induction of Labor and Reasons for it
on Apr 9, 2009 in Pregnancy Care induction preeclampsia or pregnancyinduced Premature rupture of the membranes preterm Induction of labor means bringing on labor before it has begun on its own. Labor may be induced for reasons related to the mother’s health, the baby’s health, or the health of both. Although inductions have been performed for the convenie...
Prevention of Group B Streptococcal (GBS) Disease
on Mar 26, 2009 in Child Birth cefazolin cesarean delivery circumstances late pregnancy prophylaxis rupture of membranes swab All women should be screened for colonization with GBS from the vagina and rectum at 35 to 37 weeks gestation. A swab from the vagina and rectum is sent to the laboratory for culture. The only exceptions to this are women who have already demonstrate...