RE: [ozmidwifery] Routine Observations in labour

[Anglodutch NTL Account]

Hi Anne,   BP: 4 hourly Temp: 4 hourly FHR: intermittently every 15 minutes for at least one minute during and after contractions in first stage along with maternal pulse, to distinguish between the two. In second stage, FHR every 5 minutes for at least one minute after contractions. Assessing the frequency and strength of contractions throughout labour. Abdominal palpation prior to every vaginal examination. Vaginal examination: 4 hourly Urinalysis: on admission, and keeping an eye on urine output throughout labour. In addition, you are observing continuously for any deviations from the normal progress of labour, by talking to and being with the woman.   That's the bare bones of the care we are expected to provide on Delivery Suite. What makes the job so rewarding to me is all that we do around it: being 'with woman'. Getting to know her and supporting her through the process, providing encouragement and reassurance, providing information to help her make the decisions that are right for her; the list goes on.   Hope that helps, Claudia.  -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]On Behalf Of Anne Clarke Sent: 06 December 2004 23:35 To: OZMIDWIFERY Subject: [ozmidwifery] Routine Observations in labour Dear All,   Talking about observations. Please take time to reply to this query.   What observations - how often, what type of observations e.g. temp, pulse, BP, FHR, PV assessment etc. do you do routinely on a normally progressing singleton labour?   With thanks, Anne Clarke