Before revision: Signs and symptoms Symptoms include: Labor extends beyond 18 hours Dehydration and exhaustion of the mother Pain around the back, sides, and thighs of the mother as a result of extreme muscle pressure Severe pain when labor begins Increased heart rate of the mother Swollen large intestine on either side of the uterus as a result of gas build up Uterus sensitivity Ketosis Distress of the fetus Uterine ruptures Complications Distress to the fetus as a result of decreasing Oxygen levels Internal bleeding of the fetus's head (intracranial hemorrhage) Higher chance of operative delivery Risks of long-term injuries to the infant such as hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (HIE) or cerebral palsy Infection of the uterus Damage to the birth canal Postpartum infection Postpartum hemorrhage Prolonged latent labor The term describes labor that occurs very slowly.
After revision: Signs and symptoms Symptoms include: Labor extends beyond 18 hours Dehydration and exhaustion of the mother Pain around the back, sides, and thighs of the mother as a result of extreme muscle pressure Severe pain when labor begins Increased heart rate of the mother Swollen large intestine on either side of the uterus as a result of gas build up Uterus sensitivity Ketosis Distress of the fetus Uterine ruptures Complications Distress to the fetus as a result of decreasing oxygen levels Internal bleeding of the fetus's head (intracranial hemorrhage) Higher chance of operative delivery Risks of long-term injuries to the infant such as hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (HIE) or cerebral palsy Infection of the uterus Damage to the birth canal Postpartum infection Postpartum hemorrhage Prolonged latent labor The term describes labor that occurs very slowly.