What is cord prolapse? Cord prolapse is an obstetrical emergency whereby the cord lies in the front of the presenting part with the membranes ruptured. It requires the expertise of an experienced midwife or obstetrician to save the baby’s life. During this period, the midwife should allay the woman’s anxiety and ensure that he or …
What is Cervix? Cervix otherwise called uteri cervix or “neck of the uterus” refers to a cylindrically shaped fibromuscular structure that connects the uterus to the vagina. Strawberry cervix occurs there is cervical trichomoniasis characterized by bloody sightings over the vagina and cervix. Position: It forms the lower one-thirds of the uterus. It is situated …
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Description of Fallopian tubes The Fallopian tubes are muscular canals extending from the cornua of the uterus and opening into the peritoneal cavity near the ovaries. It helps to move released or fertilized eggs to the uterus for implantation. Blocked fallopian tubes is one of the causes of infertility in women. Fallopian tubes are also …
Description of Non-pregnant or non-gravid uterus Uterus is a pear-shaped, hollow muscular organ which receives the insertion of two oviducts into its upper and outer angle. The uterus provides an environment for nourishment, growth and development of fetus during pregnancy till delivery. Position: The uterus is located within the true pelvis above the vagina behind …
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Birthing positions Types of birthing positions RECUMBENT POSITION (LITHOTOMY) Women can choose a variety of positions for birth. Use of non lithotomy positions were natural ways of birth as old as origin of man. In modern times about two centuries ago, the use of lithotomy became the norm because it is easier to apply new …
Description of Second stage of labour Second stage of labour starts from fully cervical dilatation to the delivery of the baby. It is also divided into two phases Latent phase of the second stage The cervix is fully dilated but the presenting part is still very high, it has not reach the pelvic outlet Active …
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Description of first stage of labour The progress of labour has been divided into stages and phases, labour is subdivided into four stages they are as follows: FIRST STAGE OF LABOUR This begins with the onset of true labour and ends when the cervix is completely dilated at 10cm. This stage is subdivided into three …
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Type of pelvis and their effects on labour The shape and structure of pelvis varies from one woman to another, ut ideal normal pelvis favours vaginal delivery. There are four main types of pelvis are gynaecoid, android, anthropoid and platypelloid. Table of contents GYNAECOID PELVIS This is another name for the female pelvis designed for …
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General description of bony pelvis The bony pelvis is a strong bony ring linked to a tilted basin which protects and contains the female reproductive organs. The following are found within the pelvis: It is through these route that a baby passes through during delivery. Structure of the pelvis The bony pelvis is made up …
Description of Ovaries The Ovaries are the female glands or organs that lie within the peritoneal cavity in a small depression of the posterior wall of the broad ligament. Location: They are situated at the fimbrated end of the Fallopian tube at about the level of the pelvic brim. Shape: They are small almond like …
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