What are the 10 danger signs during Labour?

  • Waters break but labor does not start within 24 hours. Go to a health center or hospital. ...
  • Baby lying sideways. Go to a hospital. ...
  • Bleeding before the baby is born. Go to the hospital right away. ...
  • Fever. Fever is usually a sign of infection. ...
  • Too long labor. ...
  • Green or brown waters. ...
  • Pre-Eclampsia (Toxemia of Pregnancy)
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What are the danger signals during Labour?

The key danger signs during labor and childbirth include: severe vaginal bleeding, prolonged labor (>12 h), convulsions and retained placenta. Additionally, severe vaginal bleeding, foul-smelling vaginal discharge and high fever are the key danger signs during the postpartum period [7].
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What are the 10 danger signs of pregnancy?

Fever. Abdominal pain. Feels ill. Swelling of fingers, face and legs.
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DANGER SIGNS DURING PREGNANCY
  • vaginal bleeding.
  • convulsions/fits.
  • severe headaches with blurred vision.
  • fever and too weak to get out of bed.
  • severe abdominal pain.
  • fast or difficult breathing.
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What is danger sign after delivery?

The commonest/ key danger signs during labor and child birth include severe vaginal bleeding, prolonged labor (greater than 12 h), convulsion, and retained placenta. Major danger signs during the postpartum period include severe vaginal bleeding, foul smelling vaginal discharge, and fever [7, 8].
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What are 4 complications of labor?

What are some common complications during labor and delivery?
  • Labor that does not progress. ...
  • Perineal tears. ...
  • Problems with the umbilical cord. ...
  • Abnormal heart rate of the baby. ...
  • Water breaking early. ...
  • Perinatal asphyxia. ...
  • Shoulder dystocia. ...
  • Excessive bleeding.
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What causes death during childbirth?

Heart disease and stroke cause most deaths overall. Obstetric emergencies, like severe bleeding and amniotic fluid embolism (when amniotic fluid enters a mother's bloodstream), cause most deaths at delivery. In the week after delivery, severe bleeding, high blood pressure and infection are most common.
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What causes fast labor?

There are several factors that can impact your potential for rapid labor including: A particularly efficient uterus which contracts with great strength. An extremely compliant birth canal. A history of prior rapid labor.
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What are the danger signs that will tell you that a newborn is in distress?

Wheezing, grunting, or whistling sounds while breathing. Odor, drainage, or bleeding from the umbilical cord. Yellow coloring of the eyes, chest, or extremities. Crying, irritability, or twitching which does not improve with cuddling and comfort.
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What is the most common complication of childbirth?

Postpartum depression is the most common complication of childbirth. Up to 50% to 60% of all new mothers experience postpartum blues during the first 2 postpartum weeks.
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What are the five danger signs in pregnancy?

Every woman needs to be aware of the danger signs that occur during pregnancy, as complications can be unpredictable. These danger signs include vaginal bleeding, severe headache, vision problems, high fever, swollen hands/face, and reduced fetal movement [4].
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What are the signs of Labour starting?

There are several signs that labour might be starting, including:
  • contractions or tightenings.
  • a "show", when the plug of mucus from your cervix (entrance to your womb, or uterus) comes away.
  • backache.
  • an urge to go to the toilet, which is caused by your baby's head pressing on your bowel.
  • your waters breaking.
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What are high risk pregnancy conditions?

High blood pressure, obesity, diabetes, epilepsy, thyroid disease, heart or blood disorders, poorly controlled asthma, and infections can increase pregnancy risks.
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What are red flags for pregnancy?

It is important a pregnant woman be urgently referred to the obstetric team if she experiences: Severe abdominal, pelvic, or unusual back pain. Fainting or lightheadedness. The baby moving much less or having sudden violent movements.
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When should I be worried about my baby?

stops breathing. will not wake up. has a spotty, purple or red rash anywhere on their body that does not fade when you press a glass against it – this could be a sign of blood poisoning blood poisoning (sepsis) is under 8 weeks old and you're very worried about them.
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How do I know if my baby is in pain?

How do I know if my baby is in pain?
  1. they may cry or whimper, and be unable to settle.
  2. they may be tense, with clenched fists, and may keep their arms and legs close to their chest.
  3. they may be fidgety, agitated or have an unclear wake/sleep schedule.
  4. they may be pale, flushed or sweaty.
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What is normal weight for newborn?

How Big Are Newborns? Newborns come in a range of healthy sizes. Most babies born between 37 and 40 weeks weigh somewhere between 5 pounds, 8 ounces (2,500 grams) and 8 pounds, 13 ounces (4,000 grams). Newborns who are lighter or heavier than the average baby are usually fine.
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How can I push my baby out fast?

5 Tips for Pushing During Childbirth
  1. Push from Your Bottom. We know… ...
  2. Put Your Chin to Your Chest. When your care team instructs you to push, take a deep breath and tuck your chin as you push, looking below your bellybutton. ...
  3. Use Your Contractions as Your Guide. ...
  4. A Mirror Can Be Helpful. ...
  5. Follow Your Instincts.
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How can I deliver my baby without pain?

Medicine-free ways to handle pain during labor include:
  1. hypnosis.
  2. yoga.
  3. meditation.
  4. walking.
  5. massage or counterpressure.
  6. changing position.
  7. taking a bath or shower.
  8. listening to music.
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How can I have normal delivery without pain?

Painless delivery can be achieved using a form of regional anaesthesia that provides pain relief during natural labour. Epidural anaesthesia is administered through an injection on the lower back of the mother. The drug takes about 10-15 minutes to take effect.
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What are the chances of a mother dying while giving birth?

In the U.S., the chances of dying because of pregnancy are less than 1 in 5,000.
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Should I worry about dying during childbirth?

Dying. Reality check: While it may seem like dying during childbirth is something that no longer happens nowadays, it sadly does-even right here in the US. But to calm your fears you should keep in mind that it's still relatively rare in most developed countries.
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What are the top 3 causes of maternal deaths?

severe bleeding (mostly bleeding after childbirth) infections (usually after childbirth) high blood pressure during pregnancy (pre-eclampsia and eclampsia)
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What can be harmful to a fetus?

Alcohol is one of the most common causes of physical, behavioral, and intellectual disabilities. It can be even more harmful to a developing fetus than heroin, cocaine, or marijuana use. Alcohol is easily passed along to the baby, whose body is less able to get rid of alcohol than the mother's.
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How many weeks is full term for a pregnancy?

How long is full term? Pregnancy lasts for about 280 days or 40 weeks. A preterm or premature baby is delivered before 37 weeks of your pregnancy. Extremely preterm infants are born 23 through 28 weeks.
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