complications of labour

Question 1

What is induction of labour

Answer 1

An attempt at instigating labour artificially by ripening the cervix and then rupturing the membranes

Question 2

What is the bishops score

Answer 2

Higher the score, the more progressive the change in the cervix is

Question 3

What bishops score is favourable for amniotomy

Answer 3

7

Question 4

What is an amniotomy

Answer 4

Artificial rupture of the foetal membranes using a sharp device such as an amniohook

Question 5

What is given to cause contractions in the induction of labour

Answer 5

IV oxytocin

Question 6

What is cephalopelvic disproportion

Answer 6

The foetal head is in the correct position but it is too large to negotiate the maternal pelvis and be born

Question 7

What are the main causes of fetal distress

Answer 7

hypoxia
infection
cord prolapse
placental abruption
Vasa praevia

Question 8

What foetal monitoring is done

Answer 8

Intermittent auscultation of the foetal heart
Cardiotocography
Foetal blood sampling
Fetal ECG