Labor Complications

Question 0

Hypotonic

Answer 0

Contractions too weak to be effective during active labor

Question 1

Dystocia

Answer 1

Difficult labor due to mechanical factors

Question 2

Ineffective Maternal Pushing

Answer 2

Fatigued-push with every other contraction

• Teach proper pushing
• Discuss fears & concerns
• If they have an epidural instruct pt. when to push

Question 3

Hypertonic Labor

Answer 3

Contractions frequently & cramp-like

Dilated < 4cm

Uterus tense between contractions= decrease blood flow to placenta