Obstructed Labour
Obstructed labour is failure of the fetus to descend through the birth canal despite adequate/strong uterine contractions because of a mechanical obstruction.
What our notes say
- Obstructed labour is failure of the fetus to descend through the birth canal despite adequate/strong uterine contractions because of a mechanical obstruction. (Junior Clerkship in Reproductive Health II CAT — October 2022)
- Examples include prolonged/arrested labour, obstructed labour, malpresentation/malposition and fetal compromise. (Junior Clerkship in Reproductive Health II CAT — October 2022)
- Topics tested: partograph, prolonged first stage and obstructed labour, caesarean section complications, breech presentation, umbilical cord prolapse. (Reproductive Health End of Trimester 2 CAT (MBOG 4223): labour and cord prolapse)
- Premature rupture of membranes, preterm delivery and obstructed labour (Reproductive Health End of Trimester 2 CAT (MBOG 4223): labour and cord prolapse)
- Fistula: vesicovaginal or ureterovaginal fistula after obstructed labour or surgery. (Year 4 Gynaecology CAT 2 (MBOG 4212): 8 October 2021)
- Obstetric (the commonest cause in developing countries): prolonged obstructed labour with pressure necrosis of the bladder and vagina, uterine rupture, and injury during instrumental delivery, caesarean section or symphysiotomy. (Junior Clerkship in Reproductive Health (MBOG 4200): end of year examination, 4 )
Study material on Obstructed Labour
- Junior Clerkship in Reproductive Health II CAT — October 2022
- Safe motherhood, maternal and newborn health
- Reproductive Health End of Trimester 2 CAT (MBOG 4223): labour and cord prolapse cases
- Junior Clerkship in Reproductive Health (MBOG 4200): end of year examination, 4 July 2019