Abstract This is the most common cause of maternal collapse in the immediate postnatal period, and in the most recent MBRRACE report, the number of maternal deaths as a result…

Abstract Caesarean section rates are on the rise and this may be partly due to lack of appropriate training and experience in instrumental deliveries as well as medico-legal issues. Since…

Abstract While 50% of cases of inversion of the uterus have no identifiable risk factors [5], mismanagement of the third stage (applying traction on the umbilical cord before contraction of…

Abstract Key Implications Chapter 12 Shoulder Dystocia Diagnosis and Management Edwin Chandraharan and Sabaratnam Arulkumaran Key Facts Definition Shoulder dystocia occurs when the baby’s head has been born but a…

Abstract Cerebral palsy is nearly three times more common and perinatal mortality is four times higher in twins compared with singleton pregnancies. Perinatal mortality is two to three times higher…

Abstract Predisposing Factors Chapter 9 Breech Delivery Enaya Mirza and Edwin Chandraharan Key Facts Definition Breech presentation refers to a situation in which the buttocks, feet or knee of the…

Abstract Incidence Varies from 0.1% to 0.6% (1–6 per 1000) [2]. Cord presentation occurs if the cord is below the presenting part but membranes are intact (Figure 10.3). Chapter 10…

Abstract Key Pointers Chapter 16 Unintended Trauma and Complications During Caesarean Section Suganya Sukumaran and Edwin Chandraharan Key Facts Maternal Implications These include prolonged operating time, conversion of a regional…

Abstract Benefits Chapter 15 ‘Crash’ Caesarean Section Leonie Penna Key Facts Definition A caesarean section (CS) is an operation in which a laparotomy (abdominal incision) is undertaken to allow a…

Abstract Key Implications Chapter 11 Fetal Compromise Diagnosis and Management Anna Gracia Perez-Bonfils and Edwin Chandraharan Key Facts Increasing strength, frequency and duration of uterine contractions during labour may reduce…