Multiple Pregnancy
Chapter 16 Multiple Pregnancy The term ‘multiple pregnancy’ is used to describe the development of more than one fetus in utero at the same time. Twin pregnancy Types of twin…
Trauma During Birth, Haemorrhage and Convulsions
Chapter 33 Trauma During Birth, Haemorrhage and Convulsions Trauma to skin and superficial tissues Skin Damage to the skin may result from forceps blades, vacuum extractor cups, scalp electrodes and…
Prolonged Pregnancy and Disorders of Uterine Action
Chapter 20 Prolonged Pregnancy and Disorders of Uterine Action Post-term or prolonged pregnancy Risks and clinical implications of post-term pregnancy Post-term pregnancy is one that is in excess of 287 days…
The Female Pelvis and the Reproductive Organs
Chapter 1 The Female Pelvis and the Reproductive Organs The female pelvis The normal pelvis is comprised of four pelvic bones: two innominate bones one sacrum one coccyx. The innominate…
The Healthy Low-Birth-Weight Baby
Chapter 30 The Healthy Low-Birth-Weight Baby Classification of babies by weight and gestation Definitions of low birth weight are based upon weight alone and do not consider the gestational age…
Assisted Births
Chapter 22 Assisted Births Birth by forceps Forceps are most commonly employed to expedite delivery of the fetal head or to protect the fetus or the mother, or both, from…
Respiratory Problems
Chapter 32 Respiratory Problems Pathophysiology Anatomical influences Neonates are susceptible to respiratory compromise resulting from the following: Their stage of lung development and contributing lack of maturation in the other…
Abnormalities of Early Pregnancy
Chapter 11 Abnormalities of Early Pregnancy Bleeding in pregnancy Vaginal bleeding during pregnancy is abnormal. If the woman presents with a history of bleeding in the current pregnancy, it is…
Preparing for Pregnancy
Chapter 6 Preparing for Pregnancy Preparing for pregnancy is a positive step towards enhancing pregnancy outcome and provides prospective parents with options that may not be available once a pregnancy…
Common Disorders of and Exercises for Pregnancy
Chapter 8 Common Disorders of and Exercises for Pregnancy Common disorders experienced by some women as a consequence of the physiological changes occurring in their body are listed in Box…
