gynecology and obstetrics
Introduction to Intrapartum Complications
Introduction
Abnormalities and complications of labor and delivery should be diagnosed and managed as early as possible. In pregnancy, intrapartum complications may be caused by known risk factors that precede or begin during the current pregnancy. If a complication is anticipated, prevention or preparation may minimize morbidity. Some of the following complications can develop or become evident during labor or delivery: Fetal Presentation, Position, and Lie (Including Breech Presentation) None Intraamniotic Infection None Shoulder Dystocia None Umbilical Cord Prolapse None Uterine Rupture (rare) Amniotic Fluid Embolism None Postpartum Hemorrhage None Placenta Accreta None Uterine Inversion None Some complications are emergencies that require delivery to be expedited with Operative Vaginal Delivery or 