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This childbirth video shows a water birth, in which labor and delivery take place in a tub of warm water. The recording presents the delivery as an educational record of this method of giving birth, which some mothers choose for comfort and relaxation during labor. Water birth is offered in many midwifery-led units.
This childbirth video records labor and birth in high definition. The recording presents the stages of delivery in an educational context for viewers learning about how the birth process unfolds. The footage follows the delivery from labor through the birth.
Anoscopy performed with the patient in the jackknife position is demonstrated in this educational video. Anoscopy uses a short, lighted instrument to examine the anal canal and lower rectum. A clinical-skills resource for students of colorectal examination. Educational only — not medical advice.
Urinary incontinence isn't a disease, it's a symptom. It can be caused by everyday habits, underlying medical conditions or physical problems. A thorough evaluation by your doctor can help determine what's behind your incontinence. Temporary urinary incontinence Certain drinks, foods and medications can act as diuretics — stimulating your bladder and increasing your volume of urine. They include: Alcohol Caffeine Decaffeinated tea and coffee Carbonated drinks Artificial sweeteners Corn syrup Foods that are high in spice, sugar or acid, especially citrus fruits Heart and blood pressure medications, sedatives, and muscle relaxants Large doses of vitamins B or C Urinary incontinence also may be caused by an easily treatable medical condition, such as: Urinary tract infection. Infections can irritate your bladder, causing you to have strong urges to urinate, and sometimes incontinence. Other signs and symptoms of urinary tract infection include a burning sensation when you urinate and foul-smelling urine. Constipation. The rectum is located near the bladder and shares many of the same nerves. Hard, compacted stool in your rectum causes these nerves to be overactive and increase urinary frequency. Persistent urinary incontinence Urinary incontinence can also be a persistent condition caused by underlying physical problems or changes, including: Pregnancy. Hormonal changes and the increased weight of the uterus can lead to stress incontinence. Childbirth. Vaginal delivery can weaken muscles needed for bladder control and also damage bladder nerves and supportive tissue, leading to a dropped (prolapsed) pelvic floor. With prolapse, the bladder, uterus, rectum or small intestine can get pushed down from the usual position and protrude into the vagina. Such protrusions can be associated with incontinence. Changes with age. Aging of the bladder muscle can decrease the bladder's capacity to store urine. Menopause. After menopause women produce less estrogen, a hormone that helps keep the lining of the bladder and urethra healthy. Deterioration of these tissues can aggravate incontinence. Hysterectomy. In women, the bladder and uterus are supported by many of the same muscles and ligaments. Any surgery that involves a woman's reproductive system, including removal of the uterus, may damage the supporting pelvic floor muscles, which can lead to incontinence. Enlarged prostate. Especially in older men, incontinence often stems from enlargement of the prostate gland, a condition known as benign prostatic hyperplasia. Prostate cancer. In men, stress incontinence or urge incontinence can be associated with untreated prostate cancer. But more often, incontinence is a side effect of treatments for prostate cancer. Obstruction. A tumor anywhere along your urinary tract can block the normal flow of urine, leading to overflow incontinence. Urinary stones — hard, stone-like masses that form in the bladder — sometimes cause urine leakage. Neurological disorders. Multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, stroke, a brain tumor or a spinal injury can interfere with nerve signals involved in bladder control, causing urinary incontinence.
Not every woman undergoes a traditional vaginal delivery with the birth of her child. Under conditions of fetal or maternal distress, or in the case of breech presentation (when a baby is turned feet first at the time of delivery), or if the woman’s first baby was born by cesarean delivery, a procedure called a cesarean section may be required. During a cesarean, a doctor will make either a lateral incision in the skin just above the pubic hair line, or a vertical incision below the navel. As the incision is made, blood vessels are cauterized to slow bleeding. After cutting through the skin, fat, and muscle of the abdomen, the membrane that covers the internal organs is opened, exposing the bladder and uterus. At this time the physician will generally insert his or her hands into the pelvis in order to determine the position of the baby and the placenta. Next, an incision is made into the uterus and any remaining fluids are suctioned from the uterus. The doctor then enlarges the incision with his or her fingers. The baby’s head is then grasped and gently pulled with the rest of its body from the mother’s uterus. Finally, the abdominal layers are sewn together in the reverse order that they were cut. The mother is allowed to recover for approximately three to five days in the hospital. She will also be quite sore and restricted from activity for the following several weeks. There are several potential complications associated with this procedure that should be discussed with a doctor prior to surgery.
Vaginal childbirth, including labor and delivery, is recorded in this obstetrics video. The footage presents the process of a baby being born through the birth canal in a clinical setting. It is an educational resource for students and caregivers learning about normal vaginal delivery.
This educational video demonstrates how a male (external) condom is used correctly, including application, removal, and its role in reducing the risk of sexually transmitted infections and pregnancy. Adult health information only. Educational only — not medical advice.
A water birth means at least part of your labor, delivery, or both happen while you’re in a birth pool filled with warm water. It can take place in a hospital, a birthing center, or at home. A doctor, nurse-midwife, or midwife helps you through it. In the U.S., some birthing centers and hospitals offer water births. Birthing centers are medical facilities that offer a more homelike setting than a hospital and more natural options for women having babies. The use of a birthing pool during the first stage of labor might: Help ease pain Keep you from needing anesthesia Speed up your labor The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG), which sets guidelines for pregnancy and childbirth care in the U.S., says a water birth during the first stage of labor may have some benefits but delivering your baby underwater should be considered an experimental procedure with risks. The first stage is from when contractions start until your cervix is fully dilated.
The vaginal speculum examination and bimanual examination are demonstrated in this gynecology video. The recording shows the standard pelvic examination techniques used to assess the female reproductive organs. It is an educational resource for medical and nursing students learning gynecological examination skills.
In this commentary video, the presenter introduces hydatid cysts and their surgical removal. He explains echinococcosis, the tapeworm-larva infection that forms cysts in organs such as the liver and brain, and introduces footage of large cysts being removed. It is presented for education in parasitic disease.
A recto-vaginal examination is demonstrated in this clinical video, showing how the clinician palpates the rectovaginal septum and pelvic structures as part of a complete pelvic assessment. The technique is used to evaluate the uterus, ovaries, and surrounding tissues. For medical students and clinicians. Educational only — not medical advice.
This video records a real vaginal birth of triplets in a hospital delivery room, filmed as it happens. There is no narration; the audio is the natural sound of the room, with the care team coaching the mother through each baby in turn, including one breech baby. It is shared as a documentary record of a multiple birth.
A narrated above-knee amputation is presented in this surgical recording. The team reviews the patient's injuries from a motorcycle accident, including an open pelvic fracture, before operating on the unsalvageable leg. The video is shared for education in trauma and orthopedic surgery.
RegisteredNurseRN's positioning reference: supine, prone, dorsal recumbent, lateral, Sims' and the Fowler's positions, with the indications and pressure-injury cautions for each. The Key Steps checklist on this page summarises how each position is set up. Procedure education only — not personal medical advice.
A ventouse delivery — vacuum-assisted birth using a suction cup applied to the baby's head — is shown in this childbirth video. The method is used to assist delivery during the second stage of labor when progress slows or the baby needs help arriving. For obstetric learning. For learning purposes only — not medical advice.
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