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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