Evidence Base for Normal Labour and Birth

An in-depth summary with pictures and diagrams discussing the third stage of labour - the delivery of the placenta and membranes. Includes definitions, explanation of placental separation, easy-to-follow steps of third stage, management of 3rd stage as well as the care of the woman during this time. Cord clamping and active vs passive management is also discussed.

A full description of the second stage of labour including step-by-step process of the action of contractions and birth of the baby. Includes definitions, phases of the 2nd stage, hormones involved, pelvic and fetal skull diameters as well as the non-intrusive ways of recognising the second stage! Also discusses directed/valsalva pushing, hands off/on/poised?, preparation for the birth of the baby and the midwife's role throughout! Diagrams, flow charts and pictures throughout to aid learning!

Powerpoint which descibes the physiology/biology of the first stage of labour as well as an overview of labour. This includes definitions, changes between pregnancy and labour, dilataion and effacement, hormones involved and the midwife's role during the first stage.