The relation between the birth process and the condition of the newborn piglet and calf

Abstract

This presentation will focus on the assessment of the condition of the piglet and calf during and shortly after birth and will review some of the physiological and clinical factors that may have played a role during their delivery and influenced their viability at birth.

Prolonged second stage labour and consequences of hypoxia in the neonate: A review

“…A delayed or difficult parturition, dystocia, leads to a protracted expulsion and invariable hypoxia (Lombard et al, 2007;Taverne, 2008). If hypoxia persists due to dystocia it could have serious negative long-term effects on the survival of the neonate or be immediately fatal (Adams et al, 1991;Lopez & Bildfell, 1992;Lombard et al, 2007;Bleul et al, 2010;Blomhoff Holm, 2012;Barrier et al, 2013).…”

“…If hypoxia persists due to dystocia it could have serious negative long-term effects on the survival of the neonate or be immediately fatal (Adams et al, 1991;Lopez & Bildfell, 1992;Lombard et al, 2007;Bleul et al, 2010;Blomhoff Holm, 2012;Barrier et al, 2013). The cumulative effects of uterine contractions by pathologically prolonged labour, will lead to cord damage or rupture as well as premature detachment of the placenta (Herpin et al, 1996;Vaala, 1999;Taverne, 2008). In the late 70's Walser & Maurer-Schweizer (1978) discussed the dangers of neonatal hypoxia, resulting in acidosis, which ultimately leads to death of individual cells.…”