What Is Uterine Rupture?

What Is Uterine Rupture?

A uterine rupture is a serious event during childbirth, as it presents an emergency in the delivery room. Not only is a uterine rupture life-threatening and dangerous to mother, it is also life-threatening and dangerous to baby. When the uterine wall is compromised, a uterine rupture occurs. In some instances, a partial breach of the uterine wall will occur whereas in other instances there can be a complete breach of the uterine wall. The area of focus during a uterine rupture is the myometrial wall. With a complete rupture, the contents of the uterus spill over into the body. If the rupture is where the uterus and placenta meet, then the baby can have a reduced level of blood and oxygen. This can then lead to fetal hypoxia.

How Will Doctors Know If A Uterine Rupture Is Present?

Uterine ruptures generally occur early in labor. Women who are delivering by vaginal birth following a previous C-Section must be monitored closely. One of the first signs of a uterine rupture may present with abnormalities in the baby’s heart rate. In addition, mother may experience severe abdominal pain, rapid pulse, shock, and vaginal bleeding. The following are a list of factors which can lead to a uterine rupture:
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Previous C-Section
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Scarring Of The Uterus
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Previous Uterine Surgery, Fibroids For Example
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Carrying Twins (Multiple Babies)
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Use Of Pitocin
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Trauma To The Uterus (Car Collision, Etc.…)
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Difficult Delivery Using Forceps
Because of the seriousness of a uterine rupture, doctors must treat it as an emergency. Due to the issues that a uterine rupture presents, doctors must recognize it and treat accordingly. In many delivery situations, a C-Section will be required.

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