Introduction The birth of a child is an exciting experience for the parents. Especially with the first child, many parents are not clear what to expect. Pregnancy and childbirth are not an illness, but quite natural events to which the woman’s body is adapted. Most women know instinctively what to do. The process of giving … The course of a birth
The expulsion phase The expulsion phase represents the actual birth of the baby. The phase begins with the complete opening of the cervix and ends only with the birth of the baby. The birth is easier for the mother in an upright position. It does not matter whether the mother sits in a gynaecological chair, … The expulsion phase | The course of a birth
The afterbirth The afterbirth phase is the period between the birth of the child and the complete birth of the placenta. After the birth, the birth pangs turn into afterbirth pangs and the placenta begins to detach from the uterus. The midwife can support the birth of the placenta by gently pulling on the umbilical … The afterbirth | The course of a birth
Definition A rupture of the bladder is defined as a rupture of the bladder, usually accompanied by urine leaking into the surrounding areas. The medical classification of a ruptured bladder depends on the location of the injury. Causes In most cases a rupture of the bladder occurs in connection with a pelvic fracture. Such pelvic … Ruptured bladder
Forecast The prognosis after a ruptured bladder depends on many different factors. First of all, dangerous complications occur significantly more frequently in intraperitoneal ruptured bladders, as urine can enter the abdominal cavity and cause infections. It can also lead to urosepsis, a dangerous complication in which bacteria enter the blood. In principle, it is important … Forecast | Ruptured bladder
Oxytoxic home remedies In addition to the food that promotes labor, there is a whole range of home remedies and measures that are said to be able to promote labor. For example, walking or climbing stairs can push the baby’s head further into the pool. This can help trigger the contractions. However, overexertion of the … Oxytoxic home remedies | Contraceptive means
Introduction If the birth date has already passed or if there are reasons for initiating labor, the contractions can be stimulated by various means. The pregnancy hormone of choice is oxytocin. After consultation with the gynaecologist or midwife, however, food that promotes labor can also achieve the desired effect if the contractions do not yet … Contraceptive means
What is the so-called contraction cocktail? The contractions cocktail can contain different ingredients depending on the recommendation of the midwife or gynecologist. Most so-called contractions cocktails contain apricot juice, castor oil, almond paste and some alcohol. The alcohol is important so that the castor oil can dissolve in the juice. Castor oil has a laxative … What is the so-called contraction cocktail? | Contraceptive means
