Definition Fetal distress is defined as depletion of oxygen and accumulation of carbon dioxide,leading to a state of \hypoxia and acidosis during intra-uterine life
Major causes of death for pregnancy women ( maternal mortality) Postpartum hemorrhage (28%) · heart diseases pregnancy-induced hypertension (or Amniotic fluid embolism) infection
epidemiology Labor and delivery between28-36+6 weeks 5%-10% be the leading cause of perinatal morbidity and mortality Survival rates have increased and morbidity has decreased because of technologic advances
