LABOR Labor is a series of rhythmic, progressive contractions of the uterus that gradually move the fetus through the lower part of the uterus (cervix) and birth canal (vagina)…

Slide 1The Labor Process Labor is the series of events by which uterine contractions and abdominal pressure expel the fetus and placenta from the womans body. Regular contractions…

Slide 1MANAGEMENT OF LABOR Dr Samar Sarsam Slide 2 Admission assessment *History: History of previous births. The initial assessment of labor should include a review of the…

1. Chapter 10PresentationScott OverlyBio 120 2. Gestation Length of time from conception to birth,generally nine months. Calculated fromthe first day of the last menstrual…

1. Physiology of labor and painpathwaysSileshi A.1 2. THEORIES:Direct pressure exerted on cervix by fetus. Progesterone Withdrawal: ↓ progesterone…

PREGNANCY PREGNANCY - is a period of up to 41 weeks typically in which a woman carries a fetus inside of her. PREGNANCY Take a journey with us from the moment a single sperm…

Slide 1 Slide 2 Benita Beard 2012 Slide 3  Objectives:  Examine implications of Pregnancy Induced Hypertension(PIH) on a pregnancy.  Discuss assessments for a patient…

Slide 1 LABOR & DELIVERY LABOR & DELIVERY Lecture 6 Lecture 6 Slide 2 Introduction Uterus: pear-shaped muscle made of 3 layers: Endometrium – inner lining - shed…

Slide 1 Labor and Birth Process and Nursing Management Chapter 13 & 14 Mary L. Dunlap MSN Fall 2015 Slide 2 Labor Definition Coordinated sequence of involuntary uterine…

Slide 1 PRETERM LABOUR & PREMATURE RUPTURE OF MEMBRANE DR. MASHAEL SHEBAILI DR. MASHAEL SHEBAILI CONSULTANT OB/GYN CONSULTANT OB/GYN ASSISTANT PROFESSOR ASSISTANT PROFESSOR…