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THIRD STAGE OF LABOUR
The period from the birth of the baby to the delivery of the placenta and membranes is the third stage of labour. It typically lasts between 5 and 15 minutes, but a period…
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Newborn resuscitation
Newborn resuscitation Nearly one million babies die each year because they do not breathe normally at birth. Urgent management is necessary when the baby does not breathe. Therefore for many babies, newborn resuscitation…
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APGAR Score
Dr. Virginia Apgar introduced the APGAR scoring system in 1953 to swiftly evaluate a neonate’s adaptation to extra uterine life. The APGAR score translates the newborn’s condition into a numerical value through a…
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Episiotomy
An episiotomy, also known as perineotomy, is a planned surgical incision made on the perineum and posterior vaginal wall during the second stage of labour to enlarge the vaginal opening and facilitate childbirth.…
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Steps of conducting normal delivery
Principles of conducting delivery The skill and judgment of the midwife play a critical role in reducing maternal trauma and ensuring a safe delivery for the baby. These qualities are acquired through experience…
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Preparing for childbith
Preparing for childbirth involves getting both physically and mentally ready for the process of labour and delivery. Preparation for mother Preparation for the mother during labour involves careful considerations for her comfort and…
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Management of second stage of labour
Introduction During the second stage of labour, the cervix reaches full dilation, culminating in the fetus’s expulsion. Medical or midwifery professionals ascertain the stage’s duration by diagnosing complete cervical dilation in the woman.…
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Title: Signs and Symptoms of the Second Stage of Labour
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