INTRAPARTUM CARE
refers
to the medical and nursing care given to a pregnant woman and her family during labor and delivery. from the beginning of contractions that cause cervical dilation to the first 1 to 4 hours after delivery of the newborn and placenta.
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FACTORS AFFECTING
LABOR AND DELIVERY
5 Ps of Labor and Delivery Passageway Passenger Power Placental Factors/Position Psyche
PASSAGEWAY
refers
to the adequacy of the pelvis and birth canal allowing fetal descent; and factors include:
I. TYPES OF FEMALE
PELVIS
typical female pelvis with a rounded inlet. Android normal male pelvis with a heart shaped inlet Anthropoid is an apelike pelvis with an oval inlet Platypelloid is a flat, female-type pelvis with a transverse oval inlet
Gynecoid
FALSE PELVIS -Superior half formed by the iliac. Offers landmark for pelvic measurements. Supports the growing fetus into the true pelvis near the end of gestation TRUE PELVIS -Inferior half formed by the pubes in front, the iliac and the Ischia on the sides and the sacrum and coccyx behind.
Pelvic Inlet diameter Inlet entrance way to the true pelvis. Its Transverse diameter is wider than its anteroposterior diameter. Also known as pelvic brim.
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Pelvic Outlet diameter Outlet inferior portion of the pelvis, bounded on the back by the coccyx, on the sides by the ischial tuberosities and in front by the inferior aspect of the symphysis pubis and the pubic arch. Its anteroposterior diameter is wider than its transverse diameter.
Engagement-
refers to settling of the presenting part of the fetus into the pelvis to be at the level of the ischial spine, a midpoint of the pelvis, descent to this point means the pelvic inlet is proven adequate for birth. Floating- a presenting part that is not engaged. Dipping- one that is descending but has not reached the ischial spine. Station- or degree of engagement; refers to the relationship of the presenting part of a fetus to the level of the ischial spines.
EFFACEMENT-Shortening and thinning of cervical canal from 0 to100%. Primigravida effacement occurs before dilatation Multigravidas dilatation may precede effacement
PASSENGER
This
refers to the fetus and its ability to move through the passageway
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PASSENGER (CONT)
Fetal skull
Size of the fetal head and capability of the head to mold to the passageway. Molding- change in shape of fetal skull produced by force of contraction pressing the head against the not-yet dilated cervix Parents are reassured that molding only lasts a day or two and is not a permanent condition No molding when fetus is breech.
The
fetal skull is the most important part of the fetus because: It is the largest part of the body It is the least compressible of all parts It is the most frequent presenting part
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PASSENGER (CONT..)
Fetal
lie or presentationThe part of the fetus that enters the maternal pelvis first; the body part that will be born first or contact the cervix first
Cephalic = head first; ideal presentation for NSVD because the bones of the skull are capable of molding so effectively to accommodate the cervix and may actually aid in cervical dilation
Vertex head is sharply flexed, making the parietal bones the presenting parts 1. Face 2. Brow 3. Chin or mentum
Breech either buttocks or feet first; difficult birth; can be delivered NSVD.
Complete breech thighs are flexed on the abdomen and legs are on thighs. Frank breech thighs are flexed and legs are extended, resting on the anterior surface of the body. Footling Double legs unflexed and extended; feet are presenting parts. Single one leg flexed and extended; one foot is the presenting part. Shoulder presentation- presenting part can be one of the shoulders(acromion process, an iliac crest, a hand an elbow; CS delivery)
FETAL LIE
relationship between the long axis of the fetal body and the long axis f the womans body(cephalocaudal).
FETAL ATTITUDE
The
relationship of fetal parts to one another; degree of flexion a fetus assumes during labor.
FETAL ATTITUDE(CONT..)
GOOD
ATTITUDE- if in complete flexion; the spinal column is bowed forward, the head is flexed forward so much that the chin touches the sternum, the arms are flexed and folded on the chest, the thighs are flexed onto the abdomen and the calves are pressed against the posterior aspect of the thighs.
FETAL ATTITUDE(CONT..)
MODERATE
ATTITUDE- if chin is not touching the chest but is in alert or military position.
FETAL ATTITUDE(CONT..)
POOR
ATTITUDE- the back is arched, the neck is extended and a fetus is in complete extension
FETAL POSITION
The relationship of presenting part and the maternal pelvis which is divided into4 quadrants: right anterior right posterior left anterior left posterior Four parts of the fetus have been chosen as point of direction 1.Occiput -= in vertex presentation 2.Chin (mentum) in face presentations 3.Sacrum breech presentations 4.Scapula (acromion) in shoulder presentations
Possible fetal positions: LOA (left occipitoanterior)- most common fetal position (birthing is fast) LOP (left occipitoposterior)- difficult delivery; more painful LOT (left occipitotransverse)ROA (right occipitoanterior)second most frequent (birthing is fast) ROP (right occipitoposterior)- difficult delivery, more painful ROT (right occipitotransverse) *Posterior positions may be more painful for the mother, because the rotation of the fetal head puts pressure on the sacral nerves causing sharp back pain.
POWER
to the frequency, duration and strength of uterine contractions to cause complete cervical effacement and dilatation.
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Duration of contractions How Long From the beginning of one contraction to the end of the same contraction Duration during early labor- 20-30 seconds. Duration in late labor- 60-70 seconds. Should never be longer than 60-70 seconds because any muscle that is contracted does not have any blood supply and so will jeopardize the fetus.
Interval
From the end of one contraction to the beginning of the next contraction Interval during early labor- 40-45 minutes Interval in late labor- 60-70 seconds It is an important aspect of contraction because it is durin g this relaxation period when the uterine blood vessels refill themselves with blood to supply the fetus with adequate oxygen
Frequency How Often From the beginning of one contraction to the beginning of the next contraction. Three to four contractions are timed to get a good picture of the frequency.
Intensity How Strong The strength of contraction; may be mild, moderate, strong or severe Measured by the consistency of the fundus at the acme of the contraction When estimating intensity, check fundus at conclusi on of contraction to determine whether it relaxes. More strong: more pain
PSYCHE
to the clients psychological state, available support systems, preparation for childbirth, experiences and coping strategies.
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PLACENTAL FACTORS
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Loss of weight - 2- 3 lbs is loss 2 days prior to onset of labor, probably due to loss of appetite anddecrease in progesterone level that leads to fluids excretion thus causing loss weight.
Rupture of amniotic membranes or the bag of water may occur before the onset of labor. Its rupture may be seen as a sudden gush, or a scanty, slow seeping of amniotic fluid from the vagina. It is important to remember that once membranes (BOW) have ruptured; Therefore labor is inevitable. Labor pains will set in within the next 24 hours. Since the integrity of the uterus has been destroyed, infection can easily set in. Thus, ASEPTIC TECHNIQUE should be observed in doing perineal care. Doctors do less of the IE and enemas no longer given. Check for any umbilical cord compression and or cord prolapsed especially in breech presentation)
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Color should be noted Normal: clear, almost colorless and contains white specks of vernix caseosa. Abnormal: a. green staining amniotic fluid has been contaminated with meconium which signifies fetal distress if the fetus is in a non-breech presentation. b. yellow staining may mean blood incompatibility. c. Pink stain may indicate bleeding
If labor does not occur within the next 24 hours, the woman will have to be induced to go into labor by administering intravenous drip of oxytocin (Pitocin).
Show This is the blood-tinged mucus discharged from the vagina because of pressure of the descending fetal part on the cervical capillaries, causing their rupture. Capillaryblood mixes with mucus when operculum is release that is why SHOW than a pinkish vaginal discharge. Show should be distinguished from bright red vaginal bleeding because the later is a danger sign during this phase of pregnancy.
ONSET OF LABOR
normally begins when a fetus is sufficiently mature to cope with extra uterine life, yet not to large to cause mechanical difficulties with birth.
Labor
Contractions Timing
Progress is continuous
Back, then travels to the front Intensifies with time Mucus plug may dislodge; membrane rupture; bladder pressure Anytime
Occurrence
STAGES OF LABOR
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Power/Forces at work: INVOLUNTARY UTERINE CONTRACTIONS; CONTRACTIONS OF THEDIAPHR AGMATIC AND ABDOMINAL MUSCLES Contractions are severe at 2-3 minute intervals, with a duration of 50-90seconds Cervical dilation is complete Progress of labor is measured by descent of fetal head thru the birth canal(change in fetal station) Uterine contractions occur every 2-3 minutes, lasting 60-75 seconds, and the intensity is strong. Increase in bloody show Mother feels the urge to bear down
The newborn exits the birth canal with the help from the following cardinal movements, or mechanisms of labor (D FIRE ERE) DESCENT- fetus goes down the birth canal (preceded by engagement) FLEXION- pressure on the pelvic floor causes the fetal chin to bind towards the chest INTERNAL ROTATION from antero-postero to transverse then AP to AP EXTENTION as the head comes out, the back of the neck stops beneath the pubic arch. Thehead extends and the forehead, nose, mouth and chin appear EXTERNAL ROTATION (also known as restitution) anterior shoulder rotates externally to the AP position so that it is just behind the symphysis pubis EXPULSION the delivery of the rest of the body
Episiotomy Prevent prolonged & severe stretching of the muscles Natural anesthesia (synchronized with pushing of the woman) Done to facilitate delivery and avoid laceration of the perineum Reduce duration of second stage Enlarge outlet in breech presentations or forcep delivery TYPES OF EPISIOTOMY Median Mediolateral Application of Ritgens Maneuver is the best method for delivery As soon as crowning is taking phase, cover anus with sterile towel to exert.
with the delivery of the baby and ends with the delivery of the placenta. Placental separation and expulsion occur Placental birth occur 5-30 minutes after birth of baby.
DUNCAN MECHANISM: margin of placenta separates, and the dull, red, rough maternal surface emerges from the vagina. DIRTY, RAW, REDAND IRREGULAR WITH THE RIDGES OR COTYLEDONS.
The inferior vena cava, the blood vessel which carries unoxygenated blood back to the heart, lies just above the spinal column. When a pregnant woman lies flat on her back, the inferior vena cava is caught between the gravid uterus and the spinal column, causing a drop in arterial blood pressure, which leads the woman to complain of dizziness.
NURSING DIAGNOSIS
Fear r/t uncertainty about the outcome of the birth process Acute Pain r/t uterine contraction, cervical dilatation and fetal descent Health seeking behaviors: Information about the fetal monitor r/t an expressed desire to understand equipment used Readiness for enhanced family processes r/t opportunity to incorporate newborn into the family
Severe bradycardia- FHR less than 80 bpm Persistent severe bradycardia- severe bradycardia that persists for longer than 5 minutes Accelerations-FHR increases than 15 bpm for more than 15 seconds Appear as smooth patterns on electronic fetal monitoring is good indicators of fetal well-being Triggered in the normal mature fetus by fetal body motions, sounds stimulations of the fetal scalp and other stimuli Early decelerations are normal and common
Deceleration pattern matches the contraction with the most deceleration occurring at the peak of the contraction FHR rarely goes below 100 bpm. Cause: head compression during uterine contraction Late decelerations Decrease in FHR from the baseline rate with a lag time of greater than 20 seconds from the peak of contraction
First appear at or after the peak of the uterine contractions. The FHR improves only after the contraction has stopped. May be mild or severe based on how low the FHR goes and how long it takes for the FHR to recover Caused by reduced blood flow to the uterus and placenta during contraction Associated with uteroplacental insufficiency and is a consequence o f hypoxia and metabolic abnormalities Variable deceleration
Common type of FHR deceleration in labor Cause by umbilical cord compression Significance depends on how low the heart rate drops and how long the episode lasts Classified severe if they last more than 60 seconds or to a FHR of less than 90 bpm
TYPES OF CHILDBIRTH
Vaginal delivery
A natural process that usually does not require significant medical intervention NSVD- normal spontaneous vaginal delivery
TYPES OF CHILDBIRTH
Forceps delivery- vaginal delivery with the use of obstetric forcep (an instrumentdesigned to extract the babys head) Indications Uterine inertia or poor uterine contraction and the second stage hasgone pass two hours
Relative CPD Cardiac and pulmonary disorders of the mother, maternal exhaustion
Late deceleration pattern, excessive fetal movement, meconiu m stained in cephalic presentation
TYPES OF CHILDBIRTH
Leboyer method Postulated that moving from a warm, fluid-filled intrauterine environment to noisy air filled, brightly lit birth room creates a major shock for newborn He proposed that birthing room should be darkened, kept pleasantly warm, soft music is played, infant is gently handled, cord is cut late and placed immediately into a warm water bath Advantage: ideal for most birthing institution Disadvantage: warm bath could reduce spontaneous respiration and high level of acidosis; late cutting of the cord causes excess blood viscosity in newborn
TYPES OF CHILDBIRTH
Hydrotherapy and Water Birth Baby is born underwater and immediately brought to the surface for a first breath Advantage: reduce discomfort in labor Disadvantage: Contamination of bath water with feces expelled, Aspiration of bath water by fetus: pneumonia, Maternal chilling, Uterine infectionspushing efforts in 2nd stage of labor
TYPES OF CHILDBIRTH
Caesarean birth Latin word caedore means to cut Birth accomplished through abdominal incision into the uterus, after 28 weeks AOG Emergency procedure (under general anesthesia) or elective procedure (under spinal) Indications :CPD, Placenta previa, Abruption placenta, Malpresentation or malposition, Preeclampsia/eclapmsia, Previous CS, Cervical dystocia, Cancer of the cervixFetal distress, Cord prolapsed, Other factors: poor obstetrical history, vaginoplasty, vesico-vaginal fistula
TYPES OF CHILDBIRTH
Complications Uterine rupture in subsequent pregnancy Postop infection Injury to urinary system Injury to uterine vessels Embolism
TYPES OF CHILDBIRTH
Types of CAESAREAN DELIVERY Classic caesarean section- Incision made vertically through the abdominal skin and uterus Advantage: incision is made high on the uterus to avoid cutting the placenta and be used with placenta previa Disadvantage: Leaves a wide skin scar Scar could rupture during labor and not be able to have a subsequent vaginal birth
TYPES OF CHILDBIRTH
Low segment incision Lower segment transverse caesarean section (LSTCS) Made horizontally across the abdomen over the cervix Referred to as pfannesteil incision or bikini incision Advantage: Less likely to rupture in subsequent labours Less blood loss- easier to suture Decrease postpartal infections Less possibility of GI complications Disadvantage: Longer procedure No assurance for small skin incision and small uterine incision.
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