Birth Emergencies & How We Manage Them

Serious complications can occur during childbirth even when care is appropriate. This video by Mama Doctor Jones covers several of them, including umbilical cord prolapse, uterine rupture, placental abruption, postpartum hemorrhage, sepsis and shoulder dystocia. The video explains why these complications happen, what consequences they can have, and what the medical team should do in each case. It is aimed at viewers who want a detailed overview of what can go wrong during labor and delivery; viewers who want only the basics are advised in the video that they may skip it. The content is educational and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.

• Umbilical cord prolapse
• Uterine rupture and placental abruption
• Postpartum hemorrhage and sepsis
• Shoulder dystocia

With appropriate medical care and facilities, birth can be a perfectly safe, uneventful experience (other than the whole ‘arrival of a baby’ part, which is always eventful!). But serious complications can arise - things like uterine rupture, umbilical cord prolapse, shoulder dystocia, and more that I’ll cover in this video. Why do they happen, what can the consequences be, and what should the medical team do? Some pregnant people want to know everything that could possibly happen during labor and delivery, while others want to know only the bare minimum. If you’re the former, this video is for you. If you’re the latter, feel free to skip this one and I’ll see you next time! Referenced videos: Vaginal birth after c-sections: https://youtu.be/FXbTtpyla5I?si=CRW4Cmpuq-y8QhyU Postpartum hemorrhage and maternal mortality: https://youtu.be/lTZ0lsMAaFM?si=d4KGVwYF1KmzECOV Shoulder dystocia deep dive: https://youtu.be/Fd78SxzJr2Q?si=fuN5byvrwUl-nT_4 Watch next: Amber Thurman: https://youtu.be/k7wuPkxtQ3o?si=pSnFOtHusyPmXUiM Menopause: https://youtu.be/6A0jHUv_Y5E?si=g_j9o2nypH6-Ioe3 00:00 Intro 00:20 Disclaimer! 00:32 Umbilical Cord Prolapse 9:00 Uterine Rupture 16:58 Placental Abruption 24:46 Postpartum Hemorrhage 28:23 Sepsis 30:52 Shoulder Dystocia 39:28 Outro Become a channel Membryo to connect & access perks! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrPhcbDwqWRc-3tteE2BS6g/join MDJ Secret Second Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAkrMPc856DvoxX99IyGYmw 🍑🍆 Beducated is an INCREDIBLE platform with inclusive, evidence-based courses on pleasure - use my affiliate link https://fas.st/t/T9cj1r6A and gift yourself with education you'll enjoy for life. 👅💦 I stream on Twitch weekly (usually Sundays): https://www.twitch.tv/mamadoctorjones - Playlist of full-length Twitch streams for channel membryos: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVH2Gpf8wKeRO7TL3vfzJkfsF9eHmQGkP FOLLOW ME ON SOCIAL: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mamadoctorjones Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/mamadoctorjones TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mamadoctorjones ** The information in this video is intended to serve as educational information and is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. All content, including text, graphics, images, and information, contained in this video is for general information purposes only and does not replace a consultation with your own doctor/advanced practice provider. ** +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++