PubMed · 6924774
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M Harman. Labour relations.. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/6924774/
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If pregnancy is very frequently normal, severe complications can appear for fetus, mother or both. The etiologies are various but preeclampsia and its complications remain one of the leading causes. The management is discussed according to the etiology and the severity of the disease and also the level of maternity and neonatal unit which can accept the newborn. However, all situation is a case apart and any decision will not be taken without concertation between obstetricians and neonatologists. In France, a regionalization policy is taking place to improve the maternal and neonatanal management.
Vaginal delivery especially with dystocia, may result in relaxation or disruption of fascial and ligamentous supports of pelvic organs. The relationship between first childbirth and obstetric trauma is strong but additional pregnancies and deliveries are aggravating factors as well as ageing and hormonal effects of the menopause. These anatomic changes are contributing to the development of stress urinary incontinence, anal incontinence and genital prolapse. Preventing obstetric trauma needs changes in current obstetric practice: reduction in the episiotomy rate, use of vacuum extractor in preference to forceps. General practitioners can help at the time of postnatal control by making a full clinical evaluation of pelvic floor damage, referring women for further investigation and asking them about postnatal sexual difficulties. Postpartum perineal physiotherapy is indicated for women at risk: pelvic floor congenital weakness instrumental delivery, postpartum urinary and/or anal incontinence.