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Birth with Medical Interventions

What's an induced labour or "Induction"

Induction is the artificial starting of labour. Reasons for induction may include multiple births, gestational diabetes, maternal high blood pressure, a pregnancy well past its due date, or slowed growth of the baby.There are 3 main ways of inducing labour:

Vaginal prostaglandin gel - a hormonal gel which is applied to the cervix to encourage it to soften and open. It can take between six and 18 hours for the gel to take effect and trigger labour.
Artificial rupture of the membrane (ARM)-The membrane holding the baby and amniotic fluid is punctured with a slender instrument, enabling some liquid to drain away. Labour usually begins around 12 hours after the procedure.
Syntocinon drip- Syntocinon is a drug which makes the uterus contract. It is given through an intervenous drip.

Augumentation

It means to speed up the labour proceess with the same techniques as used in induction. The needs for this usually arises when contractions aren't effective though started naturally.

Episiotomy

Episiotomy is the surgical cutting of the perineum -- the skin between the vaginal opening and the anus -- and is a common procedure used in an estimated one-third of vaginal deliveries to hasten birth or prevent tearing of the skin during delivery.

Ventouse Delivery

A giant suction cup is placed on the baby's head to bring the baby out. A episiotomy or anaesthetic may be performed on the mother.

Forceps Delivery

If the baby is in the vagina, but can't seem to progress any further, forceps may be used. These are like giant salad-serving spoons that are gently inserted into the vagina and cupped around the baby's head. Sometimes the use of forceps leave mark on head but it soon disappear.


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