Normal Mechanisms of Labour
Before you begin to work through this session, you may want to revisit the normal mechanism of labour. Here you will find a short video explaining the different stages of labour with some useful diagrams to support your understanding.
To understand deviations from the normal physiology of labour and birth, it is vital you have an understanding of what is considered to lie within the defined parameters of ‘Normal’. This knowledge will help you recognise deviations when presented with a complex pregnancy / birth.
To begin, let’s start with a recap about fetal circulation to better understand the key aspects of Newborn Transition and Newborn Life Support.
