35 Prolonged Labor
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Prolonged labor
Labor which takes an abnormally long length of time. The usual length of time in labor is longer in primiparous women and varies considerably among individuals.
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Prolonged labor
A labour lasting lasting more than 20 hours. There are many reasons why labor may not progress more quickly, and this does not always signify a problem.
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Prolonged Labor - A labor that lasts over twenty four hours.
Prostaglandin - A hormone involved in the onset of labor.
PUBS - See "Percutaneous Umbilical Blood Sampling".
Prolonged labor - A difficult labor that does not accomplish a vaginal birth within 18 to 24 hours
Prostaglandin - A hormone-like compound involved in the onset of labor ...
prolonged labor
abnormal birthing presentation - such as breech (buttocks first) delivery
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Prolonged Labor - Labor that lasts longer than 18 hours. An irregular contraction pattern, weak contractions and an overly large baby can be a cause of this condition.
Having a prolonged labor. The average epidural labor takes an extra hour to deliver the baby.2 (Some studies suggest that epidural labors are no longer than average labors when medication is not given until the cervix is at least 4cmdilated.3) ...
Large fetal heads, prolonged labors, and large lacerations can result in damage to ligaments that are responsible for holding the pelvic organs in place.
This is predicated on the premise that the patient is fully aware she would most likely undergo prolonged labor, necessitating oxytocin augmentation and eventual forceps delivery.
Failure to Progress (Prolonged Labor)
A small percentage of women, mostly first-time mothers, may experience a labor that lasts too long. In this situation, both the mother and the baby are at risk for several complications including infections.
Prolonged labor
Uneven, incomplete or nonexsistent pain relief
Feelings of emotional detachment
Respiratory insufficiency or paralysis
Convulsions
Toxic drug reactions
Slight to severe headache
Septic meningitis
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The common medical reasons for having a Cesarean section (C section) are a baby in a breech position, a baby in a shoulder-first position, too large a head, prolonged labor, placenta blocking the birth canal and fetal distress.
But this tends to matter only in certain circumstances such as prolonged labor, if blood pressure is high, if the kidneys are not functioning properly, or if there is a problem with fetal development.
Pregnancy acupressure is a gentle process that teaches mom how to naturally induce labor, resulting in an easier, safer, and shorter birth. With prolonged labor and Cesarean sections on the rise, ...
Uterine atony is the most common cause of postpartum hemorrhage. Conditions associated with uterine atony include an overdistended uterus (eg, polyhydramnios, multiple gestation), rapid or prolonged labor, macrosomia, high parity, and ...
Caput succedaneum is diffuse swelling of the scalp due to molding after prolonged labor. A vacuum delivery may leave a more noticeable caput. Caput usually disappears in 2-3 days. In rare cases, the vacuum device can cause bleeding within the brain.
(a narrow tube) is inserted and anesthesia is injected into the outer lining of the spinal cord (epidural space). For many women, it completely removes the pain of labour. The use of epidural anesthesia has been associated with prolonged labor and ...
In pregnancy, bacterial vaginosis has been associated with pregnancy complications such as preterm birth, low birth weight newborns and chorioamnionitis, an inflammation of the fetal membranes that can cause prolonged labor.
The resulting drooping of facial muscles almost always recovers completely in a matter of weeks. Caput succedaneum is diffuse swelling of the scalp due to molding after prolonged labor. A vacuum delivery may leave a more noticeable caput.
 See also: Pregnancy, Delivery, Uterus, Pregnant, Vagina
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