ICD-10 | O60-O75 | |
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ICD-9 | 650-659 | |
OMIM | [1] | |
DiseasesDB | [2] | |
MedlinePlus | [3] | |
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An obstetric complication is a difficulty or abnormality that arises during the process of labor or delivery.Examples include dystocia and fetal distress.
Such diffulcies can give rise to birth trauma
Psychological sequelea[]
Effects on the child[]
Effects on the mother[]
A very painful labour, particularly if it produces longer term incapacity, for example reqiring intensive care, can disrupt the formation of the maternal bond
Physical effects[]
The physical effects of these complication and consequent birth trauma can lead to deformation of the head and effect the brain to produce mental retardation and/or neurological disorders
See also[]
- Birth Trauma Association
- Midwifery
- Postsurgical complications
- Pre- and perinatal psychology
- Pregnancy
- Premature birth
- Postmature birth
Pathology of pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium (O, 630-676) | |||||||||||
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Complications of pregnancy |
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Obstetric labor complications |
Preterm birth · Postmature birth · Cephalopelvic disproportion · Dystocia (Shoulder dystocia) · Fetal distress · Vasa praevia · Uterine rupture · Hemorrhage (Postpartum) · placenta (Placenta accreta) · Umbilical cord prolapse · Amniotic fluid embolism | ||||||||||
Puerperal disorders |
Puerperal fever · Peripartum cardiomyopathy · Postpartum thyroiditis · Galactorrhea · Postpartum depression · Diastasis symphysis pubis | ||||||||||
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