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Scalp hemorrhage

Bleeding beneath or within a newborn’s scalp that can cause pallor, increasing head size, lethargy, and circulatory instability.

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Common complications and safety of assisted birth

Common complications and safety of assisted birth

When assisted birth is considered and what makes it safe Assisted birth is usually considered during the second stage of labour, when the cervix is fully dilated and the baby has descended into the pelvis but birth is not progressing adequately. Common indications include prolonged or ineffective pushing, maternal exhaustion, and a non-reassuring fetal heart-rate […]