Trial of labour is conducted in the presence of a minor or moderate degree of cephalopelvic disproportion in an attempt to achieve a vaginal delivery. The factors supporting the achievement of vaginal delivery in trial of labour are: What is trial of labour? Trial of labour is defined as a test given to a woman …
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What is Antepartum haemorrhage? Antepartum refers to existing or occurring before birth. Hence, antepartum haemorrhage (APH) is defined as vaginal or genital bleeding during pregnancy after the 28th week’s gestation. Another name for antepartum haemorrhage (APH) is called pre-partum haemorrhage. How common is antepartum haemorrhage? APH as one of obstetric haemorrhages affects 3-5% of all …
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To get pregnant is the desire of every woman especially those who are finding it hard to achieve conception easily. And as pregnancy is the period of joy for many families, it does come with some minor or major discomforts or disorders which the woman might experience. Some discomforts of pregnancy need treatment while some …
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When a pregnancy is prolonged beyond the usual period of gestation, it is considered to be postmature or overdue. Before the midwife can diagnose postmaturity, he or she should know the accepted average duration of pregnancy and should also be able to calculate the expected date of delivery. The average duration of a normal pregnancy …
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Gestational diabetes mellitus (GMD) or diabetes complicated by pregnancy is far common in temperate countries than in tropics. In the pre-insulin days, diabetic women failed to menstruate and conception was usually ruled out. With the advent of insulin, pregnancy occurs in the presence of diabetes. Sometimes, diabetes is noticed for the first time in pregnancy. …
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Intrauterine death refers to the death of the fetus occurring after 28th weeks of gestation resulting in a macerated stillbirth. If the fetal death occurs before the 28th, the term “missed abortion” is used. 24 hours after the death of the fetus, aseptic degeneration called maceration occurs. Blisters first form on the skin which peels …
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Clipper bumps are ingrown hairs that develop following shaving, waxing or plucking. Bumps can either be razor or clipper bumps. Medically, razor bumps are called pseudofolliculitis barbae. In this article, I shall take you through a complete guide to clipper bumps and unveil bumps causes you don’t know about. Clipper bumps are those ingrown hairs …
Best and Worst Foods to Eat During Pregnancy In the context of pregnancy, “nutrition” refers to the many meals, fruits, and nutrients that are required for women who are carrying a child. The mother’s appetite changes throughout pregnancy, becoming more receptive to nearly everything that is edible; as a result, one of the primary reasons …
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One of the most important things in our life is the maintenance of healthier conditions. Good health is important and increases one’s life expectancy since it makes someone free from disease, stress and other harmful environments.Most older people think that only young people are the ones who need care and support to maintain their health, …
Aging: Getting older doesn’t actually mean you’ll have a slew of medical conditions or poor quality of life. Getting older before one dies is the prayer of every mankind. Old age is a special moment of happiness if we have maximized our youthful period. Many have constantly asked, ‘‘what happens to your muscles when you …
