Is variable presentation is normal in pregnancy?
A fetus can be in an unstable or variable lie when the head is completely unengaged and floating. This situation is seen mostly in cases of severe polyhydramnios and prematurity.
What is the most serious abnormal presentation?
In occiput posterior presentation (also called sunny-side up), the fetus is head first but is facing up (toward the mother’s abdomen). It is the most common abnormal position or presentation.
What is abnormal fetal presentation?
Normally, the position of a fetus is facing rearward (toward the woman’s back) with the face and body angled to one side and the neck flexed, and presentation is head first. An abnormal position is facing forward, and abnormal presentations include face, brow, breech, and shoulder.
What are pregnancy variables?
Variable decelerations are irregular, often jagged dips in the fetal heart rate that look more dramatic than late decelerations. Variable decelerations happen when the baby’s umbilical cord is temporarily compressed. This happens during most labors.
What does viability mean in pregnancy?
From a clinical perspective, a viable pregnancy is one in which the baby can be born and have a reasonable chance of survival. By contrast, a nonviable pregnancy is one in which the fetus or baby has no chance of being born alive.
What’s a trace in pregnancy?
Admission trace, which is essentially a ‘snapshot’ over a short duration (usually about 20 minutes) 2.) Continuous electronic foetal monitoring, which means that your baby is monitored over your entire labour.
Do I need to carry my maternity notes with me?
You’ll take your maternity notes home and be asked to bring them to all your antenatal appointments. Take your notes with you wherever you go in case you need medical attention while you’re away from home. You can ask your maternity team to explain anything in your notes that you do not understand.
What happens if you lose your pregnancy notes?
You should keep your maternity record safe and make sure you bring it with you to all hospital appointments or admissions, GP appointments or when you arrive at the hospital in labour. If you lose your maternity record, you should contact your midwife or maternity unit as soon as possible.
Can I request a copy of my maternity notes?
Every woman is entitled to a copy of her maternity notes. You do not need to give a reason as to why you want a copy of your maternity notes. To request a copy of your maternity records, contact your local maternity hospital’s patient services department and they will give walk you through the process.
How long are maternity records kept for?
twenty five years
What’s the largest pregnancy?
The longest human pregnancy on record The person most widely accepted to hold this title is Beulah Hunter, who, in 1945, at the age of 25, gave birth after 375 days of being pregnant. Yes, you read that correctly: 375 days as opposed to the average of 280 days.