Delivery Flashcards
1
Q
How long after birth afterpains last for
A
2-3 days
2
Q
How long after birth is uterus involution
A
4-6 weeks
3
Q
How long after birth is lochia flow
A
3-6 weeks
4
Q
How long after birth does cervical constriction occur
A
Up to 7 days
5
Q
How long does vaginal contraction and return of tone last after birth
A
4-6 weeks
6
Q
What are the signs of shoulder dystocia
A
Difficult delivery of face and chin
Head remaining applied to vulva or retracting (turtle-neck sign)
Failure of restitution of fatal head
Failure of the shoulders to descend
7
Q
Steps for management of shoulder dystocia
A
- Call for help
- Mc Roberts’ manoeuvre - flexion and abduction of maternal hips
- Suprapubic pressure
- Consider episiotomy
- Deliver posterior arm or internal rotation manoeuvres
