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Normal labour Flashcards

1
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What is the physiology of initiation of labour?

A

Progesterone decreases
Oxytocin and prostaglandins increase
Cervix softens
Myometrial tone changes allow for coordinated contractions

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2
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What is stage 1 labour?

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Dilatation and effacement of cervix to 10cm

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3
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What are the stages of stage 1 labour?

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Latent= intermittent irregular contractions allow for some effacement and dilatation up to 4cm 
Established= regular contractions --> progressive effacement and dilatation up to 10cm
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4
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What is the contraction ratio in established stage 1?

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3-4/10 mins, lasting 40-60s

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5
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What is the duration of stage 1 labour in a prim?

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Average 8

Max 18

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What is the duration of stage 1 labour in parous?

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Average 5

Max 12

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7
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What is failure to progress in labour?

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Prim <0.5cm/hr

Parous <1cm/hr

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What is stage 2 labour?

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From full cervical dilatation until birth

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9
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What are the stages of stage 2 labour?

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Passive= full cervical dilatation but no expulsive contractions 
Active= expulsive contractions with maternal effort and fully dilated cervix
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10
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What is the duration and purpose of passive stage 2?

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~1 hour

Allow for further foetal descent

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11
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What is the duration of active stage 2?

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Prim= 2 hours 
Parous= 1 hour
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12
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At what stage should forceps/Ventouse/section be considered?

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After 1-2hours active labour

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13
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What is stage 3 of labour?

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From birth of baby until expulsion of placenta and membranes

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14
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What are the ways to manage stage 3?

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Active- if long/induced labour, ~30 mins

Physiological ~1 hour

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15
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What does active management of stage 3 involve?

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Uterotonic drugs= syntometrine
Deferred clamping and cutting of cord
Controlled cord traction after separation of placenta

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16
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What is syntometrine?

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Combination of syntocin and ergometrine
IM injection
Contraindicated in pre-eclampsia/hypertension

17
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What is the physiological management of stage 3?

A

No clamping of cord until pulsation stopped
Delivery of placenta by maternal effort
Up to 60 mins

18
Q

How often should foetal heart beat be monitored?

A

Stage 1= 15 mins

Stage 2= 5 mins

19
Q

What are the indications for continuous CTG?

A 
Suspected infection, temp >38 
Hypertension >160/110 
Oxytocin 
Significant meconium 
New vaginal bleed
20
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What are the normal foetal positions during labour?

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  1. Engagement of foetal head in transverse position
  2. Descent and flexion
  3. Internal rotation to occipital-anterior
  4. Delivery by extension
  5. Rotation to transverse for delivery of shoulders

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