Tag: obstetrics
- Vaginal Delivery ()
Vaginal delivery is safest for the fetus and the mother when the newborn is full-term at the gestational age of 37 to 42 weeks. Vaginal delivery is preferred considering the morbidity and the mortality associated with operative cesarean births has increased over time. Approximately 80% of all singleton vaginal deliveries are at full-term via spontaneous […]
- Pregnancy ()
Pregnancy is a state of having implanted products of conception located either in the uterus or elsewhere in the body. It ends through either spontaneous or elective abortion or delivery. During this time, the mother’s body goes through immense changes involving all organ systems to sustain the growing fetus. All medical providers must be aware […]
- Placenta Previa ()
Placenta previa is the complete or partial covering of the internal os of the cervix with the placenta. It is a major risk factor for postpartum hemorrhage and can lead to morbidity and mortality of the mother and neonate. This situation prevents a safe vaginal delivery and requires the delivery of the neonate to be via cesarean delivery. Most cases […]
- Care for the Newborn ()
Most of the time, it’s not that big of a deal Most deliveries of a newborn are uneventful. The baby is easily born with or without the help of the medical community (EMS included). The minimal care of a newborn (neonate) is to dry, warm, and stimulate. The OB kit contains blankets and wipes used […]
- Times Up… Let’s Deliver A Baby ()
You know it’s coming when you see this…. The stages of labor The process of giving birth is broken down into three main stages: labor, birth, and delivering the placenta. This is how a typical vaginal birth happens, although lots of other factors can influence each mom’s particular experience. Stage One: Labor Early Labor Contractions […]
- Assessing A Patient With Labor Contractions ()
Initial management of the patient will be guided by the primary survey. Generally, obstetric patients are conscious and able to communicate their problems with EMS. In order to get to the problem, a focused history and physical exam will be completed. The focused history and physical exam answers the question, “why am I here?” Despite […]
- Vaginal Bleeding While Pregnant ()
Vaginal bleeding during pregnancy is any discharge of blood from the vagina. It can happen any time from conception (when the egg is fertilized) to the end of pregnancy. Some women have vaginal bleeding during their first 20 weeks of pregnancy. Spotting is when the patient notices a few drops of blood every now and […]
- Anatomy and Physiology of Organs Related To Delivery ()
The uterus is where the fetus lives The uterus is a hollow muscular organ located in the female pelvis between the bladder and rectum. The ovaries produce the eggs that travel through the fallopian tubes. Once the egg has left the ovary it can be fertilized and implant itself in the lining of the uterus. […]