amniotomy

Also called amniotomy, AROM is a procedure in which the caregiver breaks the bag of waters with an amniohook, a long plastic device that resembles a crochet needle.

Pregnancy, Childbirth, and the Newborn Penny Simkin 2010

Also called amniotomy, AROM is a procedure in which the caregiver breaks the bag of waters with an amniohook, a long plastic device that resembles a crochet needle.

Pregnancy, Childbirth, and the Newborn Penny Simkin 2010

Shortly thereafter, an amniotomy, which is an "intentional rupture of the fetal membranes," was performed causing the umbilical cord to become trapped.

Chicago Medical Malpractice Lawyer Blog Christopher T. Hurley 2010

If the diagnosis “start of labour” is made erroneously, the result may be unnecessary interventions, such as amniotomy or oxytocin infusions.

3. CARE DURING THE FIRST STAGE OF LABOUR 1996

This procedure, known as amniotomy, may also be done to check for meconium the baby’s first bowel movement in the amniotic fluid.

Our Bodies, Ourselves: Pregnancy and Birth THE BOSTON WOMEN’S HEALTH BOOK COLLECTIVE 2008

This procedure, known as amniotomy, may also be done to check for meconium the baby’s first bowel movement in the amniotic fluid.

Our Bodies, Ourselves: Pregnancy and Birth THE BOSTON WOMEN’S HEALTH BOOK COLLECTIVE 2008

· performing minor interventions, if necessary, such as amniotomy and episiotomy; care of the infant after birth.

1. INTRODUCTION 1996

Having labor augmented with amniotomy or Pitocin is more common if you have an epidural.5

Our Bodies, Ourselves: Pregnancy and Birth THE BOSTON WOMEN’S HEALTH BOOK COLLECTIVE 2008

Having labor augmented with amniotomy or Pitocin is more common if you have an epidural.5

Our Bodies, Ourselves: Pregnancy and Birth THE BOSTON WOMEN’S HEALTH BOOK COLLECTIVE 2008

Routine early amniotomy in the first stage of labour (3.5).

6. CLASSIFICATION OF PRACTICES IN NORMAL BIRTH 1996