Labor
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The stages of childbirth. Labor is divided into three stages; first, second and third.
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Assisted birth (instrumental birth/operative vaginal delivery)When special instruments (forceps or ventouse) are used to help deliver the baby during the pushing part of labor.
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Consultant-ledA consultant led maternity unit is a maternity unit where there are specialist doctors (obstetricians and anesthetists) as well as midwives, available at all times to look after…
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DilatationThe process of your cervix opening during labor.
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Emergency cesarean deliveryA cesarean delivery which was not planned during pregnancy. It is usually done because labor is not progressing normally or when the baby is unable to cope with labor and becomes…