Common dangerous obstetric complications

Video content is professionally consulted by Specialist II Lai Thi Nguyet Hang - Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology - Vinmec Ha Long International Hospital

According to CKII Doctor Lai Thi Nguyet Hang, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Vinmec Ha Long General Hospital, obstetric complications are serious complications that occur to pregnant women and fetuses during pregnancy (before, during pregnancy). and after pregnancy). Obstetric complications vary in severity from mild to severe and can lead to death.

Obstetric complications often occur due to uterine rupture . In addition, there are a number of other causes such as:
When the uterus has an old surgical scar; Weak uterus due to abortion; Because the mother has a history of complications or the position of the fetus is transverse or reversed. However, there are cases of obstetric complications with no clear cause.
Obstetric complications can occur at any time of pregnancy, specifically according to the following stages:
first 3 months of pregnancy: ectopic pregnancy, stillbirth, miscarriage, oocyte... 3 months mid-pregnancy: Miscarriage, premature birth... Last 3 months of pregnancy: Placenta placenta, placenta previa, ruptured uterus, eclampsia, pre-eclampsia... Postpartum: Eclampsia, postpartum infection , neonatal umbilical cord tetanus ... In particular, during birth, there are cases of serious complications such as hemorrhage, uterine rupture, placental cord prolapse... thereby endangering the baby.
Common dangerous obstetric complications such as:
Ectopic pregnancy: Patients in critical condition due to intra-abdominal bleeding, come to the hospital in a state of no pulse, no blood pressure... Hemorrhage: Illness miscarriage, heavy bleeding.. Premature birth: For the fetus too preterm, there is a risk of death for the baby; Placenta placenta will cause pregnant women to lose blood if not treated in time, threatening the baby's life... The placenta sloughs off before the baby comes out; Uterine rupture occurs when the mother has an old surgical scar in the uterus; Placental prolapse: Occurs before labor, during delivery. This is a very dangerous event for the fetus; Postpartum bleeding that occurs shortly after delivery or for some time after delivery; Eclampsia can lead to the following diseases: liver failure, body failure, heart failure... Postpartum infection. To avoid infection, the mother needs to be taken care of, ensuring a sterile, hygienic environment... and detailed monitoring before, during and after birth Neonatal tetanus is a very serious disease, occurring to newborn baby. In order to prevent obstetric complications, pregnant women need to closely control their pregnancy and have a full antenatal check-up.