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Uterine inversion

A rare, severe emergency in which the uterine fundus turns inward, usually during or after delivery of the placenta.

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Risk factors for labor emergencies

Risk factors for labor emergencies

What qualifies as a labor emergency A labor emergency is a time-sensitive maternal or fetal problem in which continued observation may be unsafe or insufficient. The response may involve additional monitoring, intravenous treatment, an operative vaginal birth, emergency cesarean delivery, blood-product preparation, manual procedures, or neonatal resuscitation. The appropriate response depends on the specific clinical […]