A 3 kg baby was delivered by cesarean section after prolonged labor. He had massive subgaleal hematoma. He developed anemia requiring packed cell transfusions and hyperbilirubinemia requiring a total of seven exchange transfusions and highly intensive phototherapy. There were no adverse complications of the hyperbilirubinemia or the exchange transfusion.

BACKGROUND So much has been written on vesicovaginal fistula (VVF) but there is little on the patients' perspective of the condition. The objectives of this study were to determine the knowledge of patients who have developed VVF on the causes of the fistula and their attitude toward measures that would prevent future occurrence. METHODS The questionnaire-based survey was conducted on VVF pat...

We evaluated the relationship between duration of labor induction and successful vaginal delivery (VD) in nulliparous women at term. Nulliparous women with singleton pregnancies > or = 37 weeks who underwent labor induction at a single institution were studied. Exclusion criteria were nonvertex presentation, stillbirth, fetal chromosomal/structural abnormalities, spontaneous labor, and spontane...

Sectio Caesarea is an artificial birth, in which the fetus born through incision abdominal wall and uterine with condition that uterus intact fetal weight above 500 grams. According to WHO, national rate of cesarean delivery does not exceed 10% all births. The mortality due ranges from 40-80 people per 100,000 live This study aimed determine relationship between premature rupture membranes (PRO...

INTRODUCTION To compare perinatal outcomes of interventions for prolonged second stage of labor. MATERIALS AND METHODS Retrospective cohort study, in a single, university-affiliate, medical center (2007-2014). Eligibility: singleton gestations at term, diagnosed with prolonged second stage of labor and head station of S + 1 and lower. We compared perinatal outcomes of cesarean deliveries (CD)...

BACKGROUND Dystocia is the most common indication of primary cesarean section. The most common cause of dystocia is uterine dysfunction. In prolonged labor, more attention is usually paid to the fetus and pelvis rather than to the role of uterine contractions in a delivery. Therefore, we decided to determine the relationship between the labor progress and uterine contractions shapes. METHODS ...

Adrenal hemorrhage is quiet uncommon in neonates with reported incidence of 0.2%-0.55% [1]. In neonates, adrenal glands are large in size and have abundant vascular supply, so more prone to hemorrhage. Clinical manifestations may vary from relatively benign as anemia, flank mass, discoloration of scrotum, neonatal jaundice to life threatening addisonian crisis depending upon the extent of hemor...

Infection is the commonest cause of serious neurologic sequelae of neuraxial anesthesia. The incidence depends on operator skill and patient population. Meningitis, a complication of dural puncture, is usually caused by viridans streptococci. The risk factors are dural puncture during labor, no mask and poor aseptic technique, vaginal infection and bacteremia. Epidural abscess is a complication...

Prolonged and obstructed labor are the type of abnormal that may lead to maternal fetal mortality. This study established model for predicting prolonged in East Nusa Tenggara. A health facilities-based case-control was conducted November 2017 among 570 women who gave birth at public facilities Data were obtained by reviewing antenatal records, mother's card, partographs. In bivariate analysis, ...

Pain in the active phase of labor will be felt heavier, sharper, and crampy result spread pain sensations. stress during can trigger release hormone adrenaline. This cause oxygen supply to fetus decrease, weaken uterine contractions prolong process. Prolonged prolonged labor. The purpose this study was determine differences effectiveness lavender red lemongrass aromatherapy reducing intensity p...