HIGH RISK FACTORS Its ability to change its shape is also 1.Passenger or Fetus important 2.Passageway or pelvic bones and other - eases its passage during pelvic structure labor & delivery 3.Power or uterine contractions - in response to the pressure exerted 4. Placenta by the maternal pelvis & birth canal 5. Psyche - client’s psychological state during labor & delivery HIGH-RISK LABOR AND DELIVERYProblems of the Passenger Fetal Malposition 1. Fetal malposition Position- is the relationship of the 2. Fetal malpresentation presenting part to a specific quadrant of Vertex a woman’s pelvis. presentation Fetal Malpositions - are abnormal Brow presentation position of the vertex in relation to the Face presentation maternal pelvis. Occiput posterior Occipito-posterior position 3. Fetal Distress - The most common 4. Prolapse of the Cord malposition TYPES OF PELVIS Occipito-transverse position 1. GYNECOID – normal female - Head initially engages pelvis correctly but fails 2. ANDROID – male pelvis; narrow to rotate and remains in pelvic inlet and outlet transverse position. 3. ANTHROPOID – narrow Positions in Vertex transverse diameter and larger Presentation (occiput) antero-posterior diameter Right occipito anterior 4. PLATYPELLOID – inlet is oval Right occipito posterior and AP diameter is shallow Right occipito transverse 5. PASSENGER Left occipito anterior Description Left occipito posterior Refers to the fetus & its ability to Left occipito transverse move through the passage Positions in Breech Presentation Affected by several fetal features (sacrum) Fetal Skull Right sacroanterior Its size is important as the fetus Right sacroposterior travels the birth canal Right sacrotransverse The head can flex or extend 45 Left sacroanterior degrees and rotate 180 degrees, Left sacroposterior which allows smallest diameters Left sacrotransverse Positions in Face Presentation 12. Cesarean birth if brow (mentum) presentation persists Right mentoanterior 13. Fetus – increased mortality Right mentoposterior because of cerebral and neck Right mentotransverse compression and damage to Left mentoanterior trachea & larynx Left mentoposterior - facial edema, bruising Left mentotransverse Risks of Face Presentation Shoulder Presentation (acromion Increased risk of CPD & process) prolonged labor Right scapuloanterior Increase risk of infection Right scapuloposterior Cesarean birth Right scapulotransverse Cephalhematoma Left scapuloanterior Edema of the face & throat Left scapuloposterior Fetal Malpresentation Left scapulotransverse Types of breech Presentation: Fetal Malpresentation 1. Complete- thighs of the fetus Presentation – describes the body part are tightly flexed on the that will be first to pass through the abdomen; buttocks and flexed cervix and be delivered legs present first Fetal Malpresentation is where the 2. Frank – hips are flexed but baby is in difficult position for delivery legs are extended; buttocks Types of fetal presentation: present first 1. Cephalic- head presents first 3.Incomplete – one or both hips 2. Breech – buttocks or feet partially of fully extended presents first Nursing Management (Breech) 3. Shoulder – shoulder, iliac crest, Assess maternal & fetal status- to hand, or elbow presents first promote maternal-fetal physical 4. Fetal Malpresentation well being 5. Types of Cephalic: Continuous fetal monitoring- 6. 1. Vertex – head sharply flexed increased risk for cord prolapse (Normal) CBR without BRP 7. 2. Brow- head moderately flexed Teaching & information about the 8. 3. Face- head poorly flexed breech presentation 9. 4. Mentum- hyperextension of Evaluation (Breech) head; chin presents first The woman & partner understand 10. Risks of Brow Presentation the implications of breech 11. Longer labor due to ineffective presentation contractions and slow or Major complications are arrested fetal descent recognized early & corrective measures are instituted The mother and baby have safe = caused by uteroplacental labor & birth insufficiency • Are smooth, uniform waveforms Fetal Malpresentation that inversely mirror the Shoulder Presentation – the fetus is contractions, they may drop to lying horizontally in the pelvis below 100 beats/minute. Compound Presentation- prolapse of a C. Variable Decelerations limb of the fetus alongside the head in a = caused by umbilical cord cephalic presentation or of one or both compression arms in a breech presentation • In severe cases the FHR may Fetal Distress decelerate below 70beats/minute HYPOXIA - for more than 30 seconds, with a Late deceleration appear slow return to baseline. Fetal breathing stops • Management: Fetal movement ceases 1. place pt in left-lateral position Fetal tone absent 2. increased IV flow rate • Causes of Fetal DistressCord 3. administer O2 as per doctors order Prolapse/cord compression 4. discontinue oxytocin infusion (induce • PROM labor) • Oligohydramnios Nursing Intervention: • Meconium Staining 1. continue monitoring contractions and • Maternal complication – DM, record FHR. anemia, infection 2. anticipate amnioinfusion for repetitive • Preterm/IUGR fetus variable decelerations • How it is detected? Special test 3. If rate falls below 70beats/minute and monitoring procedures persists for more than 60 seconds, the > X-ray pelvimetry reveals doctor may choose to intervene. malpositioning 4. Prepare double set-up delivery > Ultrasonography shows pelvic masses Prolapse of the Umbilical Cord that interfere with vaginal birth A loop of the umbilical cord slips > Auscultation of FHR (by fetoscope, down in front of the presenting Doppler unit, or electronic fetal monitor) fetal part determines fetal intolerance of labor. Prolapse may occur anytime after Fetal Heart Rate PatternsA. Early the membranes rupture if the Decelerations presenting part is not fitted firmly = caused by fetal head compression into the cervix. • Periodic DECREASE in FHR Causes: Premature rupture of resulting from pressure on the membranes fetal head during contractions. Fetal presentation other than B. Late Decelerations cephalic Tends to occur most often with cover exposed portion with sterile the ff conditions: sponge soaked in sterile saline to Placenta previa prevent drying. Intrauterine tumors preventing the Nursing Interventions: presenting part from engaging Inform client and watchers about A small fetus the additional procedures & CPD preventing firm engagement techniques that may be Hydramnios necessary during the delivery ASSESSMENT: process. = cord may be felt as the Prepare additional equipment & presenting part initially during IE personnel for delivery = identified on UTZ, CS is Assisting with amniotomy, necessary before rupture of ultrasonography, forceps or membranes. vacuum extraction application as = if rupture occurs, the cord will needed slide down into the vagina Assisting with neonatal (pressure exerted by amniotic resuscitation, if necessary fluid) Explaining any newborn = cord may be visible at the vulva characteristics related to the high Management: 1. Position patient on risk birth, such as forcep marks, Trendelenburg or knee chest (for fetal bruising head to fall back thus relieving pressure Encouraging parental interaction on cord preventing compression and with neonates immediately after fetal anoxia) delivery 2. Administer O2 at 10L/min to mother • PASSAGER (helpful to improve oxygenation of the refers to the route that the fetus fetus). must travel when leaving the uterus 3. A tocolytic agent is used (to reduce arriving at the external perineal area uterine activity and pressure on fetus) of birth. 4. If fully dilated, the physician may PROBLEMS with the PASSAGEWAY: deliver infant quickly, if incomplete A. Abnormal Size or Shape of the dilatation, upward pressure on the Pelvis presenting part in the woman's vagina B. Cephalo-pelvic Disproportion (to keep pressure off the cord) until C. Shoulder Dystocia delivered by CS. • Refers to the route that the fetus 5. If prolapsed cord is exposed to room must travel when leaving the air (drying will begin- leading to atrophy uterus arriving at the external of the umbilical vessels). perineal area of birth. • Don't push the cord back to PROBLEMS with the PASSAGEWAY: vagina (may add to compression A. Abnormal Size or Shape of the by knotting/kinking), instead Pelvis B. Cephalo-pelvic Disproportion the normal C. Shoulder Dystocia male pelvis • Refers to the route that the fetus Diameter is must travel when leaving the somewhat uterus arriving at the external narrowed, perineal area of birth. making fetal Shape of pelvis passage -also can determine the ability and ease difficult with which the fetus can pass d. Platypelloid- shaped pelvis occurs in a. Gynecoid- shaped pelvis is the most about 5% of females common type of pelvis It’s oval or Occurs in flat about 50% of The fetus females may have Round shape difficulty with rotating adequate sufficiently to diameters to match the allow easy shape of the passage of pelvis at the fetal skull appropriate b. Anthropoid- shaped pelvis occurs in diameters about 25% of females CEPHALOPELVIC DISPROPORTION It’s oval with • Refers to the narrowing of the longer birth canal which can occur at the anteroposteri inlet, midpelvis, or outlet. or diameter • Involves a disproportion between This type of the size of the normal fetal head pelvis may and the pelvic diameters. pose • Results in failure to progress in difficulty in labor passage Causes : except when • The physical size of the maternal fetus is in pelvis is a major contributor – occiput small pelvis is a factor. posterior • Outlet contraction can also be a position contributing factor c. Android- shaped pelvis occurs in - There's a narrowing of the transverse about 20% of females diameter It’s heart- Treatment : shaped, like • If the pelvic measurements are borderline or just adequate, especially the inlet measurement , and the fetal lie and position are good, the physician may allow a trial labor (to determine whether labor can progress normally). • If labor doesn't progress or complications develop, cesarean birth is the method of choice. • Nursing Intervention: • 1. Instruct the primi patient to maintain her prenatal visit schedule so that pelvic measurements are taken and recorded before week 24 of pregnancy. • 2. Monitor progress of the trial labor – if, after 6-12 hours, no progress of labor and if fetal distress occurs, prepare for CS. • 3. If the trial labor fails and cesarean birth is scheduled, provide an explanation about why it's necessary and is best for the neonate. • 4. Provide support for the patient's significant person; he may also be frightened and feel helpless Shoulder Dystocia Hypotonic uterine • The problem occurs at the contractions second stage of labor when the Uncoordinated uterine fetal head is born but the contractions shoulders are too broad to enter 2. Premature labor and be delivered through the 3. Precipitate labor & birth pelvic outlet. 4. Uterine prolapse/inversion Causes : 5. Uterine rupture - Occur in women with diabetes, and DYSFUNCTIONAL LABOR in post-date pregnancies, poor fetal • Also known as “inertia” ; refers to position, multiple pregnancy, and large a sluggishness in the force of fetus. contractions. • Hazardous to the Mother = • Dysfunctional labor can occur at because it can result in vaginal or any point in labor but is generally cervical tearing. classified as primary (occurring at • Hazardous to the Fetus = the onset of labor) or secondary compressed between the fetal (late in labor). body and the bony pelvis, Causes: possibly resulting in a fractured • It may be related to problems clavicle or a brachial plexus with the passenger, passage or injury. power. Assessment Findings > malposition or malpresentation or an • Suspected if the 2nd stage of labor unusually large fetus. is prolonged, there is arrest of > pelvic contractures, cervical rigidity descent or when head appears in > uterine contractions that are perineum but retracts instead of hypotonic, hypertonic, or uncoordinated. protruding with each contraction. • Presence of full rectum or urinary (turtle sign) bladder (impedes fetal descent) • Treatment : • Mother becoming exhausted from • Initially = Applying suprapubic labor pressure may help the shoulder Hypotonic Contractions escape from beneath the • Termed when the number or symphysis pubis. frequency of contractions is low, • CS is necessary if maternal and not increasing beyond two or fetal condition is in complication. three in a 10-minute period, and Problems with the POWERS the strength of contractions does Problems with the Powers not rise above 25mmHg. The 1. Dystocia or difficult labor resting tone of the uterus remains Hypertonic uterine below 10mmHg during active contractions phase. • Irregular and not painful (lack of - If contractions are too weak or intensity) infrequent to be effective, labor may causes: need to be induced or augmented to • Occur when analgesia has been make uterine contractions stronger. administered too early (before - Cervical ripening via stripping of cervical dilatation of 3-4cm) membranes or application of • Overstretched uterus by a prostaglandin gel or laminaria may be multiple gestation done to prepare for the induction of • Larger fetuses labor. • Lax uterus from grand multiparity • Hypertonic contractions • Bowel or bladder distention = involves promoting rest, providing * due to cervix dilated for a long period analgesia with a drug such as morphine both uterus and fetus are at risk of sulfate, possibly inducing sedation(for INFECTION woman to rest). HYPERTONIC UTERINE - promote comfort (changing the linen CONTRACTION and the mother's gown, darkening room • Are marked by an increased in lights, and decreasing noise/stimuli). resting tone to more than - if decelerating FHT or lack of progress 15mmHg, with pushing, CS delivery may be • The uterus don't rest between necessary. contractions, high resting • Uncoordinated Contractions = pressure of 40-50mmHg. - Oxytocin administration to stimulate a • complains of pain more effective and consistent pattern of • *lack of relaxation between contractions contractions does not allow - if HPN occurs, stop oxy drip and optimal uterine artery filling, notify physician. which may lead to FETAL Nursing Interventions : ANOXIA. 1. Explain the events to the patient and Uncoordinated Uterine Contractions her support person; explain that the • Occur erratically, such as one on contractions are ineffective top of another followed by a long 2. Provide comfort measures, including period without any. nonpharmacologic pain relief measures. • The lack of a regular pattern to 3. Continuously monitor uterine contractions makes it difficult for contractions and FHR patterns. the woman to use breathing 4. Offer fluids as appropriate; institute IV exercises bet contractions. therapy to supply glucose to replace Management depleted stores from prolonged labor. • Hypotonic contractions involves 5. Assist with measures to induce or improving the strength of augment labor; monitor oxytocin infusion contractions if used. 6. Encourage frequent voiding to • Magnesium sulfate is typically the prevent bladder distention from first drug used to stop interfering with labor contractions. contractions. PREMATURE LABOR - It's a central nervous system • Also known as “preterm labor”; depressant that prevents reflux of the onset of rhythmic uterine calcium into the myometrial cells, contractions that produce cervical thereby keeping the uterus relaxed. changes after fetal viability but - Antidote is Calcium gluconate. before fetal maturity. • Nifedipine (Procardia) is a • Usually occurs between 20 and calcium channel blocker, it below 37 weeks gestation. decreases the production of • Premature labor increases the calcium, a substance associated risk of neonate morbidity or with the initiation of labor. mortality from excessive - There's no antidote, DC the drug. maturational deficiencies. Nursing Intervention : • Maternal causes : 1. Closely observe the patient in preterm - Cardiovascular and renal disease labor for signs of fetal or maternal - DM distress. - Infection 2. Provide guidance about the hospital - Abdominal surgery or trauma stay, potential for delivery of a - Incompetent cervix premature infant, and the possible need • Fetal causes : for neonatal intensive care. - Infection 3. Maintain bed rest; provide appropriate - Hydramnios diversionary activities. - Multiple pregnancy 4. Administer medications as ordered. Assessment Findings: 5. Monitor VS, FHR and uterine • Onset of rhythmic uterine contractions. contractions 6. Keep the patient in left side-lying • Possible rupture of membranes , position to ensure adequate placental passage of cervical mucus plug, perfusion. and a bloody discharge 7. Administer fluids as ordered to ensure • Cervical effacement and dilation adequate hydration. on vaginal exam 8. If necessary during active premature Treatment: labor, administer O2 to the patient. drug therapy with tocolytic agent 9. If labor is suppressed, begin • Terbutaline, a beta-adrenergic discharge teaching with the woman and blocker, is the most commonly family about tocolytic therapy, and used tocolytic (smooth muscle anticipate referral and follow up. relaxation). - Antidote is propranolol (Inderal)