Lie Definition In Midwifery

According to the leading part this is identified as a cephalic breech or shoulder presentation.

Lie definition in midwifery. If the fetal lie is abnormal an external cephalic version ecv can be attempted ideally between 36 and 38 weeks gestation. Lie li the relationship of the long axis of the fetus to that of the mother. Right acromiodorsoposterior radp the shoulder of the fetus is to the mother s right and the back is posterior. In obstetrics the presentation of a fetus about to be born specifies which anatomical part of the fetus is leading that is is closest to the pelvic inlet of the birth canal.

Fetal lie is the relationship of the fetus to the long axis of the mother. Normal lie longitudinal lie fetus long axis is in line with the mother s uterus with its head down. The lie should be longitudinal an oblique or transverse lie needs to be recognised promptly as it could lead to an obstructed labour and may require a caesarean see ch. It has an approximate success rate of 50 in primiparous women and 60 in multiparous women.

Midwifery is the health science and the health profession that deals with pregnancy childbirth and the postpartum period including care of the newborn besides sexual and reproductive health of women throughout their lives. Right acomiodorsoposterio transverse lie. Right occiput anterior roa 21. Definition of the midwife.

It should be. Abnormal lie is referred to a breech where the buttocks are in positioned in uterus as to where the head should normally be. During learning of midwifery subject or giving care pregnant women you may come across some common important words. A midwife is a person who has successfully completed a midwifery education programme that is based on the icm essential competencies for basic midwifery practice and the framework of the icm global standards for midwifery education and is recognized in the country where it is located.

Oblique lie a situation in which the long axis of the fetal body crosses that of the maternal. Who has acquired the requisite qualifications to be registered and or legally. A malpresentation is any presentation other than a vertex presentation with the top of the head first. She will also listen to the fetal heart.

Fetal lie edit edit source. Only 8 of. Longitudinal lie a situation in which the long axis of the fetus is parallel to that of the mother. Fetal position edit edit source.

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