Malpresentation Flashcards
How many women have breech at 36 weeks?
4-5%
Chance of baby turning at 36 weeks?
50%
Causes of breech presentation?
Oligohydramnios Polyhydramnios Placenta praevia Fibroids Bicornate uterus Multiple pregnancy Fetal abnormalities
Choices for breech?
ECV C-section Wait Deliver breech Positioning
When do ECV? How is it done?
37 weeks
CTG monitoring
U/S to confirm breech and liquor volume
Check for where cord is.
Dangers of ECV?
If cord is around neck
What fetal abnormalities can cause breech?
Anencephaly
hydrocephalus
How to relax uterus
Terbutaline
Complications of ECV?
Ruptured membranes Placental abruption Won't work Painful Maybe cause distress
When do c-sections in terms of weeks for breech?
39 weeks
What more risk of in breech?
DDH
Ultrasound
Ortalani
Breech delivery risks?
Counselling
Head gets stuck
Death
Grand multi para increased risk of?
PPH
Uterine atony,
Golden rule for breech delivery in labour?
Don’t interfere
Transverse lie presentation, what to do in clinic?
ultrasound - check placenta and cord
Monitoring