Midwifery Modules
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Shoulder Dystocia
Last Updated: 5 September 2024Description Shoulder dystocia is defined as failure to deliver the fetus by usual maneuvers after birth of the head. Shoulder dytocia presents the birth attendant with an acute emergency that calls for an immediate response from a calm and skilled provider to accomplish the birth of the baby while minimizing harm to mother and infant....
Post Partum Haemorrhage
Last Updated: 5 September 2024Description Postpartum Hemorrhage (PPH) occurs in 5-18% of all pregnancies. It is the leading cause of maternal mortality worldwide. This unit reviews the definition, risks, prevention and management strategies for PPH. Learning Objectives On completion of this unit, participants will be able to: 1. Define early and late postpartum heamorrhage (PPH). 2. List the 3...
