The GenerEhlist - CCFP Exam Prep, Low Risk Obstetrics & Canadian Primary Care Medicine

Low Risk Obstetrics: Dystocia

The GenerEhlist - CCFP Exam Prep, Low Risk Obstetrics & Canadian Primary Care Medicine

Show Notes

Episode Written By : Kyla Freeman, FM-PGY3 Episode Reviewed By : Jillian Gilroy, OBGYN-PGY3 Hosts : Kyla Freeman PGY3, Patricia Massel MD-CCFP, Caitlen Blewett PGY1 Art : Aikansha Chawla

In today's episode we sloooow it right down and go back to basics to review "what is labour" and when is labour prolonged or arrested? We will review the stages of labour as well as how to recognize and manage prolonged or obstructed labour in the first or second stage. We will also very briefly talk about cesarean sections and assisted vaginal deliveries. We hope you enjoy!

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