Not exact matches
Other western practices that may contribute to PPH
include the use of oxytocin for induction and augmentation (speeding up labour) 28 29 episiotomy or perineal trauma, forceps
delivery,
caesarean and previous
caesarean (because of placental problems - see Hemminki30).
Labor induction has been increasing since the early 1990s, 1 and the rate is running at about 20 % for pregnancies at term.2, 3 Induction of labor compared with spontaneous labor is associated with adverse maternal outcomes,
including at least a doubling in the
caesarean delivery rate, 4,5 25 — 50 % increase in instrumental vaginal
delivery rate, 3,5 higher postpartum hemorrhage rate, 5 and prolonged labor.5 Neonates born after induced labor are more likely to have low Apgar score and low umbilical cord blood pH. 5
This
includes increased incidence of premature
delivery and increased rates of
Caesarean section with a 67 per cent
Caesarean rate compared to 22 per cent in the general maternity population.
Normal
Delivery - Rs 15,000;
Caesarean Delivery - 25,000 (
Including Pre / Post Natal limit of 1,500 and Infant baby limit of 2,000)
This plan provides coverage for normal as well as
caesarean delivery including pre and post-natal expenses, and any post-
delivery complication cover for the mother post child birth.
Covered for Normal /
Caesarean delivery up to the limits (
includes pre-natal and post-natal expenses)