Midwifery Nursing
Midwifery Nursing
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Fetopelvic Relationship
Lie is the relationship between the long axis (spine) of the fetus and the long axis (spine) of the mother (uterus). Types of fetal lie1....
The Third Stage of Labour
The Third Stage of Labour The third stage of labour is the period from the birth of the fetus until the complete delivery of the placenta and fetal m...
Partograph
PartographA partograph (partogram) is a graphical tool used in obstetrics to monitor the progress of labor and the condition of both the mother and the f...
INDUCTION OF LABOUR
Definition: Induction is the initiation of labour by artificial means Labour should be induced for medical or obstetr...
Multiple Pregnancy
Multiple Pregnancy Definition:- When more than one fetus simultaneously...
OBSTEYRC INSTRUCTIONS
CORD-CLAMP (DISPOSABLE) It is made of plastic and is supplied in a sterile pack. The serrated su...
Assisted Reproductive Technologies(ART)
Assisted Reproductive Technologies(ART) Assisted reproductive technology (ART) is the technology used to achieve pregnancy in procedures such as fe...
Oligohydramnios
Oligohydramnios It is a condition in pregnancy characterized by a deficiency of amniotic fluid. It is an extremely rare condition w...
Polyhydramnios
Amniotic Fluid Volume Disorders There are two chief abnormalities of amniotic fluid: Polyhydramnios Oligohydramnios
Eclampsia
Eclampsia Eclampsia is a disorder of pregnancy characterized by seizures in the setting of pre-eclampsia. Typica...
Pre-Eclampsia
Pre-Eclampsia Pre-Eclampsia is a disorder of pregnancy characterized by the onset of high blood pressure and often a significant amount of protein ...
Normal Puerperium
Normal Puerperium- Puerperium is period from the expulsion of the placenta to the time the reproductive organs returns to pregravid state lasts 6 w...
Episiotomy
Episiotomy An episiotomy is the surgical incision made to enlarge the vaginal opening for delivery of the baby’s head. An episiotomy involves...
Abortion
Abortion Expulsion from the uterus of an embryo or fetus prior to the stage of viability, which is 20 weeks gestation, or fetal weight less t...
Prolapse Uterus
Prolapse Uterus Uterine Prolapse is when the uterus descends towards or through the opening of the vagina. The descent of the uterus and ...
The third stage of labour
The third stage of labour is that of separation and expulsion of the placenta and membrane. It lasts from the birth of the baby until the placenta is expelled. You will now l...
Second Stage of labour
Second Stage of labour- Definition The second stage of labour is the period from full dilatation of the cervix (10 cm...
Hyperemesis gravidarum
Hyperemesis gravidarum- Hyper- Excessive Emesis- Vomit Gravidarum-Pregnancy Hyperemesis gravidarum refers to excessiv...
Hydatidiform Mole
Hydatidiform Mole or Vesicular Mole It is a pregnancy where chorionic villi are transformed into mass of translucent vesicles like bunch of grapes,...
Lochia
Lochia- It is the vaginal discharge for the first fortnight during puerperium. The discharge originates from the uterine body, cervix and vagina.
Mechanism of Normal Labor
Mechanism of Normal Labor- The series of movements that occur on the head in the process of adaptation during its journey through the pelvis is calle...
Cause of Onset of Labour
Labour- is a physiological process during which products of conception are expelled outside the uterus. “Labour that starts spontaneousl...
Fetal Presentation
Fetal Presentation Fetal presentation is determined by the part or pole of the fetus that first enters the pelvic inlet. “Th...
Hyperemesis Gravidarum-
Hyperemesis Gravidarum- Hyperemesis gravidarum is vomiting during pregnancy that is so severe it leads to dehydration, electrolyte...
Prolapse of the Umbilical Cord
Prolapse of the Umbilical Cord Prolapse of the umbilical cord is when the cord lies below the presenting part of the fetus. The cord may prolapse i...
DIAGNOSIS OF PREGNANCY
DIAGNOSIS OF PREGNANCY- The diagnostic confirmation of pregnancy is based on a combination of the presumptive, probable, and positive changes/signs...
True labor pain&False labor pain
Terminology- ✔️Multipara -is one who has completed two or more pregnancies to the stage of viability or more. ✔️...
Menstrual Cycle
Menstrual Cycle Definition Menstruation is monthly uterine bleeding for 4-5 days in 28 d...
Physiological Changes During Pregnancy
Physiological Changes During Pregnancy 1. Cardiovascular System- Circulating blood volume increase, plasma volume i...
Amniotic Fluid
✔️Amniotic Fluid - The precise origin of the liquor amnii is still not well understood. It is probably of mixed maternal and fetal origin. ...
Fetal Circulation
Fetal Circulation Umbilical cord- Contain one vein and 2 arte...
Diameters of Skull
Diameters of Skull- The engaging diameter of the fetal skull depends on the degree of flexion present.-
FETAL SKULL SUTURES and FONTANELLES
SUTURES: -Are spaces between the bones of the skull. The sagittal or longitudinal suture lies between two parietal bones. The co...
The Fetal Skull Bones
Foetal skull Bones- It consists of Vault, Face and Base these areas also known as the Landmarks of the fetal skull.
Type of pelvis
The pelvis is divided into two parts- The true False pelvis False pelvis-The fals...
INTERNAL GENITAL ORGANS
The internal genital organs in female include- -Vagina -Uterus -Fallopian tubes -The ovaries
Landmarks and Diameters of pelvis
Landmarks and Diameters of the pelvis- The true pelvis- It is the bony canal though which the fetus must pass during bir...
Joints and Ligaments of the pelvis
Joints and Ligaments- There are four pelvic joints: 1- One symphysis pubic. 2- Two Sacroiliac jo...
Pelvic Bones
Anatomy and Physiology of Female Reproductive system Female Pelvis - The pelvis is a basin-shaped structure that supports the...
Anatomy of Female Reproductive Organs
The reproductive system or genital system is a system of sex organs within an organism which work together for the purpo...
Subinvolution
Definition: When the involution is impaired or retarded, it is called subinvolution. The uterus is the most common organ affected in subinvolution. As it is ...
Diagnosis of Pregnancy
Duration of pregnancy is 10 lunar months/9 calendar months and 7 days or 280 days/40 weeks. But true Gestation period is 266 days(280-14 days)and this is known as Fertilizati...