4.5 WARNING SIGNS DURING LABOUR

1. Vaginal bleeding

2. Convulsion 

3. Unconsciousness 

4. Difficulty in breathing

5. Obstructed labour (lack of progress in cervical dilatation for 8hrs)

6. Preterm labour

7. Cord prolapsed

8. Foetal distress

9. Retained placenta or fragment

10. Perineal tear.

Test Item:

1. Identify the signs of second stage of labour

2. Differentiate between True and False labour

3. Discuss the management of the second stage of labour

4. Describe Active management of the third stage of labour

STUDENTS’ ACTIVITY;  

Topic: Labour and Delivery

Learning outcome; the students will be able to

• Define Labour

• Differentiate True labour from False labour

• Itemize good practices and supportive care during labour

• Describe the management of the stages of labour

• Identify the danger signs during labour 

Task; Using different sheets of Partograph, record the progress of labour for Mrs “A” and Mrs “B” as provided in their case scenarios.