Problems with the position of the baby, such as breech, in which the baby is going to come out feet first
Birth injuries
For some of these problems, the baby may need to be delivered surgically by a Cesarean section.
Symptoms of Childbirth Problems
The following features are indicative of Childbirth Problems:
feeling of lightness
elevated vaginal discharge
labor pain
change in color of vaginal discharge
dull backache
vaginal spotting
abdominal cramps
repetitive uterine contractions
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Common Causes of Childbirth Problems
The following are the most common causes of Childbirth Problems:
age
socioeconomic status
ethnicity
physical environment
pain
immobility
medical interventions
fear
anxiety
Prevention of Childbirth Problems
Yes, it may be possible to prevent Childbirth Problems. Prevention may be possible by doing the following:
healthy diet intake
exercise regularly
maintain healthy body weight
Occurrence of Childbirth Problems
Number of Cases
The following are the number of Childbirth Problems cases seen each year worldwide:
Very common > 10 Million cases
Common Age Group
Childbirth Problems most commonly occurs in the following age group:
Aged between 20-50 years
Common Gender
Childbirth Problems most commonly occurs in the following gender:
Female
Lab Tests and Procedures for Diagnosis of Childbirth Problems
The following lab tests and procedures are used to detect Childbirth Problems:
Fetal fibronectin test: To measure the amount of fetal fibronectin in the fluids of the vagina and cervix
Fetal heart rate monitoring: To detect the changes in the normal heart rate pattern during the labor
Doctor for Diagnosis of Childbirth Problems
Patients should visit the following specialists if they have symptoms of Childbirth Problems:
Gynecologists
Obstetricians
Complications of Childbirth Problems if untreated
Yes, Childbirth Problems causes complications if it is not treated. Below is the list of complications and problems that may arise if Childbirth Problems is left untreated:
abnormal heart rate of the baby
perinatal asphyxia
shoulder dystocia
excessive bleeding
Procedures for Treatment of Childbirth Problems
The following procedures are used to treat Childbirth Problems:
Surgery: When pelvic girdle pain is not manageable, surgery can be done
Rehabilitation therapy: To manage pain
Abortion: To prevent injury or death to the mother in case of ectopic pregnancy
Self-care for Childbirth Problems
The following self-care actions or lifestyle changes may help in the treatment or management of Childbirth Problems: