What is vasa praevia? Vasa praevia is a condition when foetal blood vessels lie over the cervical os in front of the presenting part i.e. in this case blood vessels may run through the membranes between the site of insertion of the cord and placenta and is positioned over os. There is a high fetal …
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Hyperemesis gravidarum is the severest form of nausea and vomiting (morning sickness) during pregnancy with incident rate of 4 per 1000 pregnancies. The persistence of nausea and vomiting causes dehydration, weight loss and keto-acidosis and in turn disrupt the serum electrolyte balance. Therefore, Hyperemesis gravidarum is a rare complication of pregnancy and it is also …
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What is Gestational trophoblastic diseases (GTD) ? These are a condition occurring when there is abnormal development, usually the over-proliferation of the chorionic villi. GTD can either lead to partial or complete hydatidiform mole. There is viable fetus despite the rising of the hCG in the woman’s urine and blood serum. In other words, GTD …
Thrombophlebitis A medical condition where a patient has clot formation in the veins of either the legs or pelvis is collectively called thrombotic disease. Clot formation may be caused by venous stasis or diminished blood flow. However, a thrombotic disease which occurs either due to infection or trauma to the veins is known as thrombophlebitis. …
Shock is among obstetric emergencies that occur when there is sudden fall or collapse of a patient during pregnancy, labour or shortly after delivery. In this condition, the body does not work normally and organs such as the heart, brain, lungs and kidneys are adversely affected due to hypoxia (lack of oxygen). What is obstetric …
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Normally, placenta is usually expelled within 10 to 15 minutes of baby’s birth. A retained placenta occurs when placenta fails to be delivered after 30minutes of the delivery of the baby. The failure of uterus to expel the placenta after this time can be attributed to: What are causes of retained placenta? What is morbid …
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Subinvolution is not a normal obstetric condition. After delivery, the uterus gradually returns to its pregravid state and this physiologic process is called involution. However, when there is impaired or retarded involution, otherwise known as subinvolution. However, under normal circumstances, the uterus supposed to return its pregravid state. The factors that facilitate involution are: What …
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Uterine contractions are the main forces that facilitate labour and delivery. When there is problem in uterine contractions, labour can be prolonged or obstructed. The strength, frequent, intensity and duration of uterine contraction can either make or mar labour and delivery. According to wikipedia, the uterine smooth muscle contracts during the menstrual cycle and labour, …
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What is Cholesterol? Cholesterol is simply a waxy substance produced by the liver and found in some foods and tends to accumulate in the blood. It is needed to manufacture vitamin D and some hormones, build cell walls and create bile salts that assist in digestion of fats easily. Actually, your body makes sufficient cholesterol …
Cephalopelvic Disproportion is anatomical disproportion between fetal head and maternal pelvis. It may be as a result of big head, small pelvis or combination of both. It occurs when the head of the fetus does not fit in to the mother’s pelvis or a delivery condition in which the mother’s pelvis is too small or …
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