Precipitate Labor - Obstetrics Notes

 





A labor when combined first and second stage of labor is less than 3 hours

- 2% , More in Multiparae

- mostly a/w placental abruption and uterine tachysystole


cause 

- Hyperactive uterine contraction 

- less resistance of soft tissue


Rate of cervical dilatation in this case might be 5 or more cm/hr


Maternal Risks

- extensive laceration of cervix , vagina , perineum ( may be complete tear )

- PPH ( Atonia d/t vigorous UC )

-Inversion

-Infection

-Uterine Rupture

-Amniotic fluid embolism 


Fetal Risk 

- Intracranial Hemorrhage

- injuries when expelled in standing position

- Bleeding from torn umbilical cord 

- Head injury , Brachial plexus injury 



Rx

- Pervious Hx mothers hospitalised prior to labor

-Uterine contractions suppressed using ether or MgSO4

- Delivery of Head controlled 

-Episiotomy done

- ARM done ( after Elective induction )

-Augumentations Avoided


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