Fetal Head Station in Active Phase of Labour in Nullipara: Study at a Tertiary Care Centre

doi:10.5281/zenodo.7927767

International Journal of Medical and Pharmaceutical Research

2023, Volume-4, Issue-3 doi: 10.5281/zenodo.7927767

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Fetal Head Station in Active Phase of Labour in Nullipara: Study at a Tertiary Care Centre

Vijay Y. Kalyankar

Shrinivas N. Gadappa

Bhakti V Kalyankar

Diti Anand

DOI : 10.5281/zenodo.7927767

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May 12, 2023

Abstract

Objective: To study the course and duration of labor, mode of delivery, fetomaternal outcome in relation to station of fetal head in active phase in a nullipara. Study design: A Prospective observational study was conducted in the department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology for a period of 2 years in Government Medical College, Aurangabad. This study was done on 100 nullipara women at 37 completed weeks to 41 completed weeks of gestation who delivered in our institute. Results: In our study, 56% cases were at age group of 21-25 years. Maximum cases i.e. 41% presented at 39.1-40wks of gestation age. The mean duration of labour was found to be more with higher stations. Need for LSCS increased with higher station. The mean birth weights were found to be more with higher fetal head stations. The rate was NICU admission was 9%. Conclusion: A nullipara with unengaged fetal head and high station can be given successful trial of normal vaginal delivery under constant vigilance and timely intervention if required.

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