Diseases in Pregnancy

Prevention and treatment of premature rupture of amniotic fluid and loss of umbilical cord loops

From the moment of receipt of the pregnant woman or the mother in childbirth, a bed regimen and an elevated position of the woman's pelvis are prescribed in the hospital. Relatively often with the first contractions, and often before their onset, there is an outflow of water and the prolapse of the umbilical cord loops.

Indications for cesarean section with pelvic presentation

The planned cesarean section for pelvic presentation of the fetus should be performed in the presence of the following indications: narrowing of the pelvis of the I-II degree with a fetus weight exceeding 3500 g; primiparous over 35 years;

Management of the II period in breech presentation

In the II stage of labor, intravenous administration of oxytocin should be done by dropping, starting at 8 drops / min, increasing every 12 to 16 drops, but not exceeding 40 drops per minute.

Anesthesia at birth in the pelvic presentation

The use of anesthetics should begin with the establishment of regular labor and the opening of the uterine throat 3-4 cm. In a number of foreign clinics, epidural analgesia is widely used.

Conducting pregnancy with pelvic presentation of the fetus

Pregnancy and childbirth with pelvic presentation of the fetus should be considered pathological. Births with pelvic presentation of the fetus represent a certain danger for both the woman and especially for the fetus.

The course of labor with pelvic presentation

Due to the nature of the course of labor during pelvic presentations of the fetus, it is necessary to perform the following measures: prevention of untimely discharge of amniotic fluid; early detection of abnormalities of labor and their timely treatment; rendering in manual delivery manuals for NA Tsovyanov and classical manual allowance.

Diagnosis of pelvic presentation

Diagnosis of pelvic presentation is sometimes difficult. High standing of the bottom of the uterus, reaching the level of the xiphoid process, is one of the signs of pelvic presentation.

Pregnancy - when to seek help from a doctor

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Intrauterine growth retardation of fetus

Do not confuse prematurity (immaturity) and intrauterine growth retardation: infants of these two different types differ from each other for a number of problems that arise after birth.

Infections affecting the fetus in the prenatal period

A lot of infections, mainly viral infections, can affect the fetus. In English scientific terminology they are united under the abbreviation "TORCH-infection: T-toxoplasmosis, O-other (for example, AIDS, syphilis), R rubella, C-cytomegalia, H herpes (and hepatitis). Infection of the fetus with the first five diseases occurs antenatal, herpes and hepatitis - usually postnatal. Antenatal infection with measles.

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