Prolonged labour happens to be a situation where by labour process last for more than the usual time length of labour. Causes of Prolonged Labour Below are some major causes…
Puerperal infection is an infection of the genital tract during the first six weeks of delivery or abortion. Possible Atielogical Factors of Puerperal Infection Anaemia Malnutrition Defibrilation Prolonged/difficult labour. Extensive/lacerations.…
Puerperium occurs as involution and it is defined as the return of the mothers reproductive organs to the non-pregnant state as a result of changes that occur after birth. In…
Secondary post partum haemorrhage is defined as the bleeding from the genital tract more than 24 hours after delivery of placenta; it may occur up to six weeks later. It…
Third stage of labour is the period following the delivery of the baby, from placental separation to the period when the placenta is delivered. How To Recognise The Onset of…
Trial of labour can be determined by some intrinsic factors, these factors determines and identifies the indication for trial of labour. However, these factors may include the following; The effectiveness…
Vesico vaginal fistula (VVF) is an abnormal opening between the bladder and the vagina; a rare complication of prolonged labour or obstructed labour when the tissues of the bladder are…
Weaning is the gradual withdrawal of a baby from breast milk diet to semi solid or solid food by the process of introduction of artificial food. Factors That Affect Weaning…