Obstetrics is: the definition of the concept

2024 Author: Priscilla Miln | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-16 00:21

Every woman hopes that her birth will go well, quickly and without incident. However, there are times when emergency assistance is needed. Let's look at what is included in the system of obstetrics. And when additional funds may be needed.

The concept of "obstetrics"

The following definition of the concept is given in medical sources.

Obstetric care is a set of medical, social and therapeutic and preventive measures that are carried out, if necessary, during pregnancy, childbirth and the postpartum period.

The Big Russian Encyclopedic Dictionary also provides a definition. It states that obstetric care is a whole chain of activities, which is characterized by continuity. It is expressed in the fact that a woman is observed in a hospital during pregnancy, they help to give birth to a child during childbirth, control the condition of the mother and child in the postpartum period, and advise a nursing woman at home.

There are several methods of childbirth. Let's take a closer look at them.

Episiotomy

Bthe practice of obstetrics is the dissection of the perineum. Sometimes it is necessary for a speedy delivery if there is a threat to the life of the child.

In addition, this procedure is prescribed for breech presentation of the fetus or when the child has a large head. Such an intervention will be required for preterm labor, when a woman is not able to control labor, with insufficient stretching of the skin around the vagina.

Fruit extraction

Childhood and Obstetrics Service highlights another method of helping women in childbirth. For this, forceps or vacuum extraction are used. The instrument is used when the head has already entered the birth canal, and the vacuum can be used for prolonged labor, when the cervix is not fully dilated.

This method is also used according to indications for:

• ineffective attempts;
• the presence of abnormalities in the woman in labor or the fetus;
• breech presentation;
• preterm birth.

When forceps are applied, the woman in labor is given an anesthetic. The head of the child is wrapped around them and, gently sipping, they are brought out.

Vacuum is a suction cup that is brought to the baby's head through the vagina. During the attempts, the child is helped to go outside.

Induction of labor

The most popular method of childbirth is the artificial induction of contractions.

Indications for applying the method are as follows:

• delayed labor, detection of abnormalities in the fetus orplacental dysfunction;
• situations of disturbed pressure in a woman in labor or other dangerous situations for the life of the mother and child.

This method can be implemented in three ways:

1. Introduction into the cervix of a drug that softens its walls. Works in about an hour. However, it may not be effective at the first birth.
2. Puncture of the amniotic sac. The procedure is painless, after which stronger contractions begin.
3. Intravenous administration of a drug that causes uterine contractions through an IV.

In some cases, they can combine different methods and methods of childbirth.

During artificial induction of labor, their duration may be shorter, because the contractions are more intense and the intervals between them are shorter. The baby moves faster through the birth canal.