Breech deliveries carry a risk of more complications than a vaginal delivery. Breech deliveries carry a risk of more complications than a vaginal delivery. So, due caution must be exercised during breech deliveries. The breech pregnancies are not dangerous until it’s time for the baby to be born. In the breech presentation, the baby’s feet or …
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Birthing classes are generally recommended in the last trimester of pregnancy. Birthing classes are generally recommended in the last three months (last trimester) of pregnancy. You may, however, enroll in a birthing class anytime during pregnancy. Some women feel that joining a birthing class early in the pregnancy gives them enough time to learn, adapt, and prepare for the delivery. …
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What is an obstetric ultrasound? Limited obstetrical ultrasound is an important tool in the care of pregnant women and their babies. An obstetric ultrasound or sonography is a procedure that uses high-frequency sound waves to produce pictures of a baby inside the mother’s womb. It also shows pictures of the mother's uterus and ovaries. It is an excellent tool to …
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The time taken to go into labor after being induced varies and can take anywhere between a few hours up to two to three days. In most healthy pregnancies, labor usually starts spontaneously between 37 and 42 weeks of pregnancy. The onset of labor is characterized by softening and opening of the cervix, following which the uterus starts contracting and …
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About 30% of all babies in the United States are born through cesarean delivery. Cesarean delivery mostly follows this process: You will be positioned on an operating table. A urinary catheter may be placed before entering the operating room. The physician may start an intravenous (IV) line in your arm or hand. The physician will shave the hair around the …
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ECV is done by the doctor by placing their hands on the maternal abdomen External cephalic version (ECV) is usually performed in a labor and delivery unit, with an operating room and resources available to perform emergency cesarean delivery if and when necessary. The fetal and maternal status are continuously monitored. A bedside ultrasound is usually done prior to assessing …
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How long is the surgery for ectopic pregnancy? Ectopic pregnancy surgery may take 30 minutes to 2 hours. Ectopic pregnancy surgery can be either laparoscopic (via camera and smaller cuts) or via laparotomy (surgery by opening the belly). If the physician prefers laparoscopic surgery, it will take about 30 minutes to 1 hour. However, if the physician chooses laparotomy, it …
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Vacuum-assisted delivery augments the process of delivery, reduces the risk of injury to the baby, and helps avoid cesarean delivery Vacuum-assisted delivery augments (speeds up) the process of delivery, reduces the risk of injury to the baby, and helps avoid cesarean delivery in the following cases: Prolonged labor: There are two stages in normal labor. The first stage of labor …
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Shoulder dystocia occurs in about three to seven out of every 100 women in the United States. Shoulder dystocia is a medical emergency condition during the delivery in which the baby’s shoulder gets stuck inside the womb after its head passes through the vaginal canal. This is usually caused when the baby’s body is wider as compared to the mother’s …
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Cervical cerclage is a procedure in which the doctor puts a single stitch around the cervix to close it. Immediately after the cervical cerclage procedure, you can expect spotting or light bleeding, minor abdominal cramps, and pain while passing urine for a few days. This is followed by a white vaginal discharge that lasts throughout the pregnancy. Your doctor will …
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