Emergency childbirth
Emergency childbirth
Emergency childbirth (pronunciation: /ɪˈmɜːdʒənsi tʃaɪldbɜːrθ/) refers to the unexpected delivery of a baby in a non-clinical setting. This can occur due to a variety of reasons, including premature labor, rapid labor, or lack of access to medical facilities.
Etymology
The term "emergency childbirth" is derived from the words "emergency," which originates from the Latin emergere meaning "to rise up or occur suddenly," and "childbirth," which is from the Old English cildbærnes meaning "the act of giving birth to a child."
Related Terms
- Premature labor: This is when labor begins before the 37th week of pregnancy. It can lead to an emergency childbirth if not managed in a medical setting.
- Rapid labor: Also known as precipitous labor, this is when labor lasts three hours or less from the onset of contractions to delivery. It can result in an emergency childbirth due to the speed at which it progresses.
- Home birth: This is when a woman chooses to give birth in her own home rather than in a hospital. If complications arise during a home birth, it can turn into an emergency childbirth.
- Unassisted childbirth: This is when a woman gives birth without the assistance of a medical professional. It can become an emergency childbirth if complications occur.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Emergency childbirth
- Wikipedia's article - Emergency childbirth
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