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• TOLAC
  ...er Cesarean|vaginal birth]] (VBAC) following a previous [[Cesarean Section|cesarean section]] (C-section). ...ned to describe the process of attempting a vaginal birth after a previous cesarean section.
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• Cesarean delivery
  == Cesarean Delivery == ...ver a baby through incisions in the mother's abdomen and uterus. The term "Cesarean" has been derived from the Latin word "Caesus" which means "cut".
  2 KB (242 words) - 22:52, 9 February 2024
• VBAC
  ...ics]] to describe the process of giving birth vaginally after a previous [[Cesarean section]]. ...other lived well beyond his birth, making it unlikely that she underwent a Cesarean section, a procedure that was typically fatal for the mother in ancient tim
  2 KB (236 words) - 04:32, 14 February 2024
• Prolonged labor
  == Prolonged Labor == ...nged labor''' (also known as [[Dystocia]] or [[Failure to progress]]) is a labor that lasts for approximately 20 hours or more if you are a first-time mothe
  2 KB (232 words) - 17:47, 9 February 2024
• Augmentation of labor
  == Augmentation of Labor == ...ed to stimulate or enhance [[uterine contractions]] during childbirth when labor is not progressing as expected.
  2 KB (279 words) - 21:54, 11 February 2024
• Postterm pregnancy
  ...eks of gestation. The term is derived from the Latin words 'post' meaning 'after', and 'term' meaning 'end' or 'limit'. ...sks for both the mother and the baby. These include labor complications, [[cesarean delivery]], [[birth injury]], low [[amniotic fluid]], and [[stillbirth]].
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• Obstetric fistula
  ...excruciating pain for days before her baby is finally born. Such prolonged labor can result in a hole, or [[fistula]], developing between the mother's vagin ...s surgery to repair the hole. In some cases, a woman will need to have a [[Cesarean section]] in the future to prevent the condition from recurring.
  2 KB (251 words) - 11:41, 10 February 2024
• Uterine hyperstimulation
  ...as [[oxytocin]] or [[prostaglandins]] that are used to induce or augment [[labor]]. ...ations to relax the uterus, and in severe cases, performing an emergency [[cesarean section]].
  2 KB (190 words) - 14:54, 11 February 2024
• Uterine atony
  ...ony''' ({{IPA|juːˈtɪəriːn əˈtoʊni}}) is a serious condition that can occur after childbirth. It refers to a lack of normal muscle contraction in the [[uteru ...given birth to many children). It can also occur in women who have had a [[cesarean section]] or other uterine surgery.
  1 KB (190 words) - 23:28, 8 February 2024
• Certified Nurse Midwife (Cnm)
  ==Labor and delivery== ...emergencies during labor, they may also provide surgical assistance during cesarean births and repair lacerations.
  1 KB (175 words) - 04:03, 8 January 2023
• Uterine rupture
  ...rean section. Other causes include overly strong [[uterine contractions]], labor induction, and trauma to the uterus. * [[Cesarean section]]
  1 KB (197 words) - 20:06, 9 February 2024
• Obstetrical bleeding
  ...hage''', is a condition characterized by abnormal [[blood loss]] during or after childbirth. ...emorrhage (bleeding before childbirth) and postpartum hemorrhage (bleeding after childbirth).
  2 KB (243 words) - 05:55, 11 February 2024
• Puerperal fever
  ...d fever''', is a bacterial infection that can occur in the uterus of women after childbirth or miscarriage. ...rperal fever is higher in women who have had a cesarean section, prolonged labor, or a premature rupture of membranes.
  2 KB (236 words) - 17:38, 9 February 2024
• Fetal macrosomia
  ...r the mother, these can include labor problems, a higher likelihood of a [[Cesarean section (C-section)]] and postpartum [[hemorrhage]]. For the baby, complica ...stetric history. Options can include a planned C-section or induced labor. After birth, the baby will be monitored for signs of hypoglycemia and other poten
  2 KB (226 words) - 20:41, 9 February 2024
• Dystocia
  ...sed in the medical field to describe a difficult or abnormal childbirth or labor. The term is derived from the Greek words "dys" meaning difficult, and "tok ...d frequency of contractions. Inadequate contractions can lead to prolonged labor and Dystocia.
  2 KB (305 words) - 06:35, 5 February 2024
• Couvelaire uterus
  The term "Couvelaire uterus" is named after the French obstetrician, [[Alexandre Couvelaire]], who first described the ...ver, the condition is often not diagnosed until after delivery, during a [[cesarean section]] or other surgical procedure.
  2 KB (246 words) - 23:04, 9 February 2024
• Vaginal delivery
  Vaginal delivery has several advantages over [[Cesarean section]], including a shorter hospital stay and recovery time, a lower ris ...ations can be reduced with appropriate prenatal care and monitoring during labor and delivery.
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• Vaginal birth
  Vaginal birth has several advantages over [[Cesarean section|cesarean birth]]. These include a shorter hospital stay, lower risk of infection, an * [[Epidural]]: A type of anesthesia used to relieve labor pain.
  2 KB (247 words) - 22:59, 8 February 2024
• Macrosomia
  ...or the mother, these can include labor difficulties and a higher risk of [[Cesarean section|C-section]]. For the baby, complications can include low blood suga ...arly delivery may be recommended. In others, a C-section may be necessary. After birth, the baby will be closely monitored and may require additional medica
  2 KB (201 words) - 05:00, 6 February 2024
• Umbilical cord prolapse
  ...e [[vagina]] ahead of the [[baby]]. This can happen during labor or before labor begins if the [[amniotic sac]] breaks and the baby has not yet engaged in t ...or umbilical cord prolapse is immediate delivery of the baby, usually by [[cesarean section]]. If delivery is not possible immediately, the mother may be place
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