Summary obgyn- induction of labour and post term pregnancy

OG 2.2
Anatomy of the Female Pelvis


OG 5.2 Intrapartum and Postpartum Care
Class Senior Cycle 1
Course Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Code SC1 Obs
Title Induction of labour and post term
pregnancy
Date April 2020 of Obstetrics & Gynaecology
Department
Department of Anatomy
Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland

, Learning Objectives
• Report methods of induction of labour and their common indications
• Calculate the Bishop score and know its application in standard practice
• Assess gestational age
• Describe how to assess fetal well-being
• Describe
- The normal period of gestation
- The complications of post-maturity
- The management of prolonged gestation




Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology,
RCSI

, Skill objectives
• Take and record a history from a woman on the labour or pre-natal
ward who is undergoing induction of labour

• Take and record a history from a woman on the postnatal ward
who has undergone induction of labour

• Obtain and study a patient information leaflet pertaining to
induction of labour




Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology,
RCSI