As we all know that unsafe and illegal abortions contribute significant numbers in the Maternal Mortality rate (MMR). Policies and strategies made by the Indian government constantly focused to enhance and provide the access of care as well as availabilities of services related to comprehensive abortion care in every setting, whether it is Public or… Read More »
Abortion is a significant risk to women’s health. As per the Government of India guidelines despite the liberalization of abortion services more than 50 years ago in the health sector of India , many women still not have safe access to services related to the Abortion. To solve this problem, safe abortion mission is currently… Read More »
As per the World health organization, the quantitative definition of post-partum haemorrhage is arbitrary and is related to the amount of blood loss in excess of 500 ml following the birth of the baby. This statement may be useful for statistical purposes, as the effect of the blood loss is more important rather than the… Read More »
Hypertension in pregnancy is divided into two categories – Danger signs such as – Severe headaches, blurred vision, epigastric pain, pedal oedema convulsions and loss of consciousness are often associated with hypertension in pregnancy but are not necessarily specific to it. Other conditions that may cause convulsions or coma include epilepsy, complicated malaria, head injury,… Read More »
An hour or two after delivery when the tone of the uterus is re-established as the uterus contracts again for expelling any remaining contents. These contractions are extended by breastfeeding, which stimulates the production of the oxytocin hormone. The First Two postpartum hour is the critical time of initial recovery from the stress of labour… Read More »
A graphical representation of the foetal and maternal conditions during labour, as well as the progress of labour, is called a partograph. It is the most effective method for determining if labour is moving properly or abnormally, as well as for alerting the mother if her vital signs are out of the ordinary range or… Read More »
By the end of this exercise, the participant will be able to correlate between assessment of cervical dilation, effacement & station of head with Partograph and likelihood of normal labour. *It could be obstructed labour/ fetal malpresentation so refer the mother to higher centre for the further management. Key points to remember: Reference:
HOW TO DO CALCULATION OF EDD, OBSTETRICAL SCORE AND GESTATIONAL WEEKS By the end of this exercise, the participant will be able to calculate the Expected Date of Delivery (EDD), Gestational weeks and Obstetrical score for an antenatal mother as a part of an antenatal assessment and examination. Estimating pregnancy dates is important for both… Read More »
By the end of this exercise, the participant will be able to understand about counselling antenatal complication, Micro birth Planning and Complication Readiness. Points to remember during antenatal Examination: Maintaining respect and privacy; What are the signs and symptoms of complications? Major Indications for referral to Higher Centre If the mother is having any Previous… Read More »
Participants will be able to recognise pregnancy issues and handle them on time by the end of this exercise, ensuring healthy outcomes for the mother and her baby and being essential for the well-being of pregnant women and foetus. Procedural Steps: 3. After Assessment Decide appropriate intervention and timely referral. 4. Antenatal Visit 1st Visit–… Read More »