prolonged labor

prolonged labor

is defined by insufficient rate of dilation after active has been established

when does active labor

At 6 cm dilation

what is the normal rate of dilation in active labor

1 cm per 1-1 1/2

common factors that cause prolonged labor include

Emotions, dehydration, exhaustion

prolonged labor puts your client at a higher risk for

Infection, fetal distress, maternal exhaustion, hemorrhage

what can we do early on to try to prevent stalls?

manage emotion, dehydration, and exhaustion

how can we manage emotions early on to prevent stalls?

Create an atmosphere of relaxation, explain the various procedures, encourage interaction with partner, praise our progress and giving encouragement

how can we prevent dehydration early on to prevent stalls?

encourage your clients to hydrate every 30 to 45 minutes, give ice chips often, give a variety of options, monitor output, and encourage your client who tried to urinate every one to two hours

how can we manage exhaustion early on to prevent labor styles?

Encourage your client to rest often and for as long as possible, try to reduce stimuli

Mal positioning

is when is in any other position other than L O A

What can Mal positioning csuse

longer and more pain for laborers

what is the main cause of C-section

Mal positioning

how can you support a client through prolong labor caused by mal positioning?

labeling and various positions, manual manipulation (Hospital staff only)

what is a cervical lip?

A position of the cervix hasn’t completely been out and is blocking the entrance of the birth canal

what kind of cervical lip prevent?

it can prevent the baby from descending into the birth canal