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HELLP – Acronym

HELLP stands for: Hemolysis, Elevated Liver enzymes, and Low Platelets

Fourth stage of labour

The hour following delivery of placenta is termed Fourth stage of labour Monitoring of the patient’s Blood pressure and pulse rate during this stage is important The episiotomy

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Oxytocin in pregnancy

Oxytocin is a polypeptide hormone synthesised by the supraoptic and paraventricular nuclei of hypothalamus It is secreted by the posterior pituitary into the blood stream Actions of oxytocin

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Partogram

Partogram is a graphical representation of the progress of labour depicting cervical dilatation and station of head plotted against time The concept of partogram was first introduced by

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Artificial rupture of membranes (amniotomy)

Artificial rupture of membranes (ARM) is the process in which the foetal amniotic sac is ruptured to facilitate labour It is usually done once the active stage of

Acronyms

ARM – Acronym

ARM stands for Artificial Rupture of Membranes (amniotomy)

Obstetrics

False Pelvis

Part of pelvis above the linea terminalis Obstetric function – support of gravid uterus during pregnancy

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Modified Bishop's Score

Modified Bishop’s Score is a criterion that can be used as a prognostic index for the success of induction. It takes into consideration factors such as condition of

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