Attitude anomaly is a birth complication in which the unborn child descends into the mother’s pelvis in a way that is not conducive to birth and assumes a position that is obstructive to birth. In most cases, the birth stagnates completely with the positional anomaly. To deliver the baby, measures such as cesarean section or … Attitude Anomaly: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Premature placental abruption (abruptio placentae) is a very serious complication during pregnancy that acutely endangers the life and health of the unborn child as well as the mother. What is premature placental abruption? As a rule, when a premature placental abruption is recognized, a cesarean section is induced as soon as possible, provided that the … Premature Placental Abruption: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Stillbirths are unfortunately not a rarity. Again and again, medical professionals have to explain to expectant parents not to hear a heartbeat of the child. A situation that is incredibly difficult to process and cope with. How is stillbirth defined? If it is determined after the 22nd week of pregnancy that the child no longer … Stillbirth
In cardiotocography, a tocographer uses an ultrasound tansducer and a pressure sensor to record the heartbeat of an unborn child in relation to the labor activity of the expectant mother, which is primarily intended to ensure the health of the child during delivery. The data measured in this way are displayed in a cardiotocogram and, … Cardiotocography: Treatment, Effects & Risks
The pressing urge is understood as the pressing phase during the birth process. It occurs in the so-called expulsion period. What is the pressing urge? The pressing urge is understood to be the pressing phase during the birth process. The pushing urge, which is associated with the pushing contractions, is manifested in the last phase … Press Urge: Function, Tasks, Role & Diseases
The second pregnancy proceeds in some things differently than the first. Knowing by now “how the rabbit runs”, most mothers take renewed offspring much more calmly. How long to wait until the second pregnancy? It is not uncommon for many couples who have had their first child to want another one soon after. This way, … The Second Pregnancy
Placental insufficiency refers to a deficiency of the placenta, which is important for feeding the unborn baby. In this case, the placenta is not supplied with sufficient blood, so that the exchange of substances between the fetus and the placenta does not function properly. What is placental insufficiency? The placenta is of great importance to … Placental Insufficiency: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
In a birth arrest, there is no further opening of the cervix or entry of the child into the mother’s pelvis. Often, changes in position, relaxation exercises or a walk are sufficient to end the arrest. If this is not sufficient, an oxytocic agent is attached or a cesarean section is performed. What to do … When You Cant Go On: Birth Arrest
Pelvic end presentation is a position of the unborn child in the womb that deviates from the norm beyond the 34th week of pregnancy. In this position, the baby lies head up instead of down as in the normal cranial position. The rump or legs are at the bottom of the uterus. About 5 percent … Pelvic Endlage
Pelvic end presentation is a position of the unborn child in the womb that deviates from the norm beyond the 34th week of pregnancy. In this position, the baby lies head up instead of down as in the normal cranial position. The rump or legs are at the bottom of the uterus. About five percent … Pelvic End Presentation (Breech Presentation)
Oligohydramnios is one of the possible complications during pregnancy. In this case, the amniotic sac has too little amniotic fluid. What is oligohydramnios? Oligohydramnios is when there is a reduction of amniotic fluid inside the amniotic sac to less than 500 milliliters during pregnancy. This pregnancy complication is seen in about 0.5 to 4 percent … Oligohydramnios: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Pregnancy means for women a complete change of their body over several months. The fetus matures in her uterus, the breasts begin to produce milk, and the woman must not only provide for herself with a healthy lifestyle, but also for the child in her ever-thickening belly. This symbiosis between mother and baby is broken … Birth Variants and Complications
