C-section and instrumental vaginal delivery Flashcards
1
Q
What is a C-section
A
Delivery of a baby through a surgical incision in the abdomen and uterus
2
Q
Main indications for C-section
A
- Previous CS
- Fetal distress
- Failure to progress in labour
- Breech presentation
- Maternal request
3
Q
Complications of C-section
A
- Sepsis
- Haemorrhage
- VTE
- Trauma
- TTN
- Subfertility
- Regret
- Complications in future pregnancy
4
Q
What are the 2 main types of instrumental vaginal delivery
A
Ventouse (Vacuum)
Forceps
5
Q
Indications for instrumental vaginal delivery
A
- Delay (failure to progress stage 2)
- Fetal monitoring concern
- Maternal cardiac disease
- Severe PET/eclampsia
- Intra-partum haemorrhage
- Umbilical cord prolapse stage 2
