The most prominent sign of labour is strong repetitive uterine contractions. Pain in contractions has been described as feeling similar to very … See more

Station refers to the relationship of the fetal presenting part to the level of the ischial spines. When the presenting part is at the ischial spines the station is 0 (synonymous with … See more

Obstetric care frequently subjects women to institutional routines, which may have adverse effects on the progress of labour. Supportive care during labour may involve emotional support, … See more

Role of males
Historically, women have been attended and supported by other women during labour and birth. Midwife training in European cities … See more

In many cases and with increasing frequency, childbirth is achieved through labour induction or caesarean section, also called a C-section. Labour induction is the process or treatment that stimulates childbirth and delivery. Inducing labour can be accomplished … See more

There was a 44% decline in the maternal death rate between 1990 and 2015. However, 830 women died every day in 2015 from causes related to pregnancy or childbirth and for … See more

The United Nations Population Fund estimated that 303,000 women died of pregnancy or childbirth related causes in 2015. These causes … See more