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This document is a set of guidelines and information regarding instrumental vaginal delivery, which is a method of assisted childbirth. It includes indications for when instrumental vaginal delivery may be necessary, safety criteria for the procedure, patient consent requirements, details about vacuum extraction/ventouse delivery and forceps delivery, contraindications for ventouse delivery, procedural instructions, choice of…

This document is a guideline on the management of gestational hypertension, which is a type of high blood pressure that occurs during pregnancy. It provides definitions of hypertension and severe hypertension, as well as risk factors for gestational hypertension. The document outlines the management approach for different levels of blood pressure, including pharmacological treatment and…

This document is a guideline on the management of preterm labor provided by the University of Ruhuna’s Faculty of Medicine, Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology. It covers definitions, care for women at risk of preterm labor, diagnosing preterm labor for women with intact membranes, tocolytics, maternal corticosteroids, magnesium sulfate for neuroprotection, intrapartum antibiotics, fetal monitoring,…

This document is a guideline on the management of breech presentation at term, provided by the Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology at the University of Ruhuna. It discusses the use of External Cephalic Version (ECV) to turn the fetus to a cephalic presentation, as well as the contraindications and considerations for performing ECV. The document…

This document is a guideline for the management of chronic hypertension during pregnancy. It provides information on the definition of chronic hypertension, pre-pregnancy advice, antihypertensive treatment during pregnancy, monitoring, fetal monitoring, timing of birth, and postnatal monitoring. The document emphasizes the importance of optimizing blood pressure control and offers recommendations for healthcare professionals in managing…

This document is a guide on the management of thrombocytopenia (low platelet count) in pregnancy. It provides information on the definition, causes, diagnosis, and treatment options for various types of thrombocytopenia that can occur during pregnancy. The document also includes recommendations for monitoring platelet counts, potential complications, and the involvement of different healthcare professionals in…