Introduction to assessment of progress in labour
This tutorial costs £10.00
Assessment of progress in labour is a vital skill to acquire, and is an integral part of managing a woman in her labour. A diagnosis of inadequate progress either in the first or second stage will allow management decisions to be made to avoid cases of prolonged labour and dystocia.
Learning objectives When you have completed this tutorial you will: - recognise dysfunctional labour when reviewing partograms
- recognise the potential causes for dysfunctional labour
- appropriately manage and counsel women in cases of dysfunctional labour
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Last updated: 28/01/09 (BJOG paper added in the 'Preliminary reading' and 'Normal labour – Key points' sections)
16/10/08 (BJOG paper added under the 'Preliminary reading' and 'Normal labour – Active management' sections).