Section: 6.7 Fetal Dystocia and Laceration | Maternal Health | NextGenU.org

  • Learning Objectives:

    • Define fetal dystocia.
    • Summarize the associated risk factors of fetal dystocia.
    • Explain the management/treatment of fetal dystocia.
    • Discuss lacerations during the birth process.
    • Restate the management and treatment of lacerations.

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    • Required Readings

    • Read the entire page (8 minutes).

      Merck and Merck Manuals

    • Read the entire page on 'Sewing a tear or an episiotomy', Chapter 19 (18 minutes).

      Hesperian Health Guides

    • Read the entire page (1 minute).

      American Pregnancy Association

    • Slide Deck Presentation

    • Read all the slides and answer the questions.

    • Quiz

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      Quiz: Fetal Dystocia and Laceration

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