Episode 4.13 OB Emergencies Part 1

In this episode, we discuss the management of nuchal cords at the time of delivery. Then we begin part 1 of our review of obstetric emergencies, focusing on postpartum hemorrhage, uterine inversion, cord prolapse, breech deliveries, and other not so fun stuff. 

Links Discussed:

Nuchal Cord Management and Nurse-Midwifery Practice

Effect of delayed versus immediate umbilical cord clamping in vaginal delivery at term: A randomized clinical trial

Impact of a delayed cord clamping protocol on maternal and neonatal outcomes in patients undergoing term cesarean section

The effects of placental transfusion on mothers