Sunzek Introduction Missed abortion refers to foetal death in-utero before 28 weeks gestation. Missed abortion is just one of different types of abortion. Others include complete abortion, septic abortion, safe abortion, missed abortion, inevitable abortion, incomplete abortion, threatened abortion etc. Symptoms of missed abortion The following are the symptoms of missed abortion: There is reversal of the … Read more
Introduction Septic abortion is a life threatening complication of abortion. Most often there is a history of criminal interference with the pregnancy. It may lead to complications such as septic shock, uterine damage, peritonitis, haemorrhage, disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC), acute renal failure, adult respiratory distress syndrome, tetanus or gas gangrene. We have different types of … Read more
Introduction Abortion is when a pregnancy is ended so that it doesn’t result in the birth of a child. It is also called termination of pregnancy. Abortion is achieved either pharmacologically by the use of drugs or through mechanical means. We have different types of abortion which include complete abortion, septic abortion, safe abortion, missed abortion, … Read more
Introduction Abortion is when a pregnancy is ended so that it doesn’t result in the birth of a child. It is also called termination of pregnancy. We have different types of abortion which include complete abortion, septic abortion, safe abortion, missed abortion, inevitable abortion, incomplete abortion, threatened abortion etc. Symptoms of an incomplete abortion The … Read more
Introduction Abortion is when a pregnancy is ended so that it doesn’t result in the birth of a child. It is also called termination of pregnancy. We have different types of abortion which include complete abortion, septic abortion, safe abortion, missed abortion, inevitable abortion, incomplete abortion, threatened abortion etc. Symptoms of an inevitable abortion Lower … Read more
Introduction Abortion is when a pregnancy is ended so that it doesn’t result in the birth of a child. It is also called termination of pregnancy. We have different types of abortion which include complete abortion, septic abortion, safe abortion, missed abortion, inevitable abortion, incomplete abortion, threatened abortion etc. Symptoms of a threatened abortion The … Read more
Introduction Premature rupture of the membranes is the rupture of the membranes before the onset of labour. The two types are preterm (before 37 completed weeks) and term (after 37 weeks, but 2 1 hour before onset of labour). Causes of premature rupture of the membranes The following are the causes of premature rupture of … Read more
Introduction Preterm labour refers to labour occurring after 28 weeks but before 37 completed weeks resulting in premature delivery. The preterm newborn is at risk of death because all its body systems such as lungs, brain, digestive and immune systems are not fully developed. There is increased susceptibility to infection and impaired clotting mechanisms. The … Read more
Introduction The pain threshold may be low during labour on account of fear, anxiety and uncertainty. Adequate pain relief during labour results in less anxiety and good progress. In the first stage of labour pain relief may be required for painful uterine contractions, whereas in the second stage of labour, analgesia is required for instrumental … Read more
Introduction Post-partum pyrexia refers to body temperature of 38°C or more on 2 or more occasions during the first 10 days of the puerperium excluding the first day. Risk Factors include prolonged labour, prolonged premature rupture of membranes, retained placental tissue, instrumental deliveries and birth canal injuries. Causes of post-partum pyrexia The following conditions are … Read more