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CPM Certified Professional Midwife

Category - The Postpartum Period

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Trial labor in an institution under supervision (with watchful expectancy) may be attempted in a patient with cephalopelvic disproportion. Which of the following statements is true about the conduction of trial labor?
  1. Labor should ideally be spontaneous in onset
  2. Prevention of rupture is crucial
  3. Progressive dilation of the cervix is entailed
  4. All of the above
Explanation
Answer: D - All of the above

In a pregnant woman with a moderate degree of cephalopelvic disproportion (CPD, trial labor may be attempted in an institution under supervision (and with watchful expectancy). However, arrangements should be made for operative delivery (if trial labor is a failure and c-section is necessary).

In trial labor with the goal of vaginal delivery:
1. Labor should ideally be spontaneous in onset
2. Prevention of rupture is needed
3. Progressive dilation of the cervix is entailed
4. Diagnosis excluding cord prolapse is necessary
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