Helm's modification of the named method consisted in the fact that, having in mind to cause premature birth in a rickety II-pregnant woman, whose first birth required perforation of the head, Reim intended to achieve glycerin first, softening the cervix, and then pour it into the uterus.
It is not uncommon for a woman to require urgent or emergency surgery for many differing co-incidental reasons during pregnancy. It invariably causes a degree of concern to both the woman and the responsible anaesthetist, particularly if general anaesthesia is necessary, as surgery can precipitate onset of premature labour and fetal loss. This chapter highlights the anaesthesia and surgical issues for the pregnant woman, recommendations for fetal monitoring and the effect of anaesthesia drugs on the developing fetus. An anaesthetic management plan is set out based on the pregnancy trimester, with postpartum considerations highlighted.
Automated labour detection framework to monitor pregnant women with a high risk of premature labour using machine learning and deep learning