Labour Emergencies

History taking:

How far along (weeks + days/40)

Gravida – Number of pregnancies

Parity – Number of births

PV Bleeding? Clots?

Known complications of pregnancy

Pre-eclampsia

Diabetes

Previous complications of previous pregnancy

Birthing plan?

Home birth

Birthing suite

Consultant lead (why?)

Most recent scan:

Confirmed last known position of foetus

Dated

Birth immanent:

Onset of labour?

Waters and mucus plug?

Times:

Contractions:

How far apart

Regular/Irregular