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Prolonged labor is the inability of a woman to proceed with childbirth upon going into labor. [1] Prolonged labor typically lasts over 20 hours for first time mothers, and over 14 hours for women that have already had children. [1] Failure to progress can take place during two different phases; the latent phase and active phase of labor. [1]
Oxytocin, a medication used in induction, may have side effects such as low blood pressure. [18] Increased forceps assisted or vacuum assisted birth – operative vaginal deliveries increase maternal risks of genital trauma. [19] Increased Caesarean birth – Postterm babies may be larger than an average baby, thus increasing the length of ...
Prolonged obstructed labour can lead to stillbirth, obstetric fistula, and maternal death. [19] Fetal death can be caused by asphyxia. [ 1 ] Obstructed labor is the leading cause of uterine rupture worldwide. [ 1 ]
Prevention of prolonged obstructed labor and fistulae should preferably begin as early as possible in each woman's life. For example, improved nutrition and outreach programs to raise awareness about the nutritional needs of children to prevent malnutrition, as well as improve the physical maturity of young mothers, are important fistula ...
Different measures for pain control have varying degrees of success and side effects to the woman and her baby. In some countries of Europe, doctors commonly prescribe inhaled nitrous oxide gas for pain control, especially as 53% nitrous oxide, 47% oxygen, known as Entonox; in the UK, midwives may use this gas without a doctor's prescription. [112]
3. Severe Pain: Intense pain that is disproportionate to normal labor pain. 4. Fetal Distress: Signs like abnormal heart rate patterns detected via fetal monitoring. 5. Maternal Exhaustion: Extreme fatigue in the mother due to prolonged labor. 6. High Station: The baby’s head remains high in the pelvis and doesn’t descend despite strong ...
An obstetric labor complication is a difficulty or abnormality that arises during the process of labor or delivery.. The Trust for America's Health reports that as of 2011, about one third of American births have some complications; many are directly related to the mother's health including increasing rates of obesity, type 2 diabetes, and physical inactivity.
Non-invasive techniques are typically the first steps when dealing with asynclitic birth. Short and quick breaths synchronized with contractions are commonly suggested by the obstetrician to help with prolonged labor with asynclitism. [26] Positioning techniques can also employed to help the baby to rotate or descend. [27]