M. Biomed, SpOG(K), Subspes- KFM
Dr. Evert Pangkahila is an obstetrician & gynecologist, and a maternal and fetal medicine consultant in Indonesia with eight years of experience. He is a lecturer at Udayana University and runs a private hospital in Bali. Dr. Pangkahila obtained his medical degree in 2008 from the Udayana University, and a master’s degree in Biomedical Science. After doing a specialty in Obstetrics and Gynecology, he got trained in the Maternal and Fetal Medicine Consultant program and laparoscopic gynecologic surgery.
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Childbirth is one of the most fulfilling experiences for mothers, but it can be painful. But how painful is childbirth? It may vary among women depending on various factors. Research also shows some women opt for cesarean sections due to the fear of labor pain (1). However, there are various natural ways and medications to…
Dilation and effacement of the cervix during birth allow vaginal delivery. After the initial contractions, the cervix gradually begins to dilate and soften. Your obstetrician or midwives may observe these changes to ensure that your body is preparing for natural vaginal birth. This process is physiological, and there is no need to worry about safety.…
Baby crowning is when the baby’s head starts to appear during vaginal birth, and it is also known as vaginal crowning or birth crowning. Weeks before going into labor, a woman’s body begins to prepare itself for the birthing process. Once the process of childbirth begins, it occurs in various stages, just like the stages…
There are times during natural childbirth or vaginal deliveries when certain situations or complications may require a doctor’s intervention to assist the delivery. Vacuum-assisted delivery is one such method to assist complicated natural deliveries where a baby is pulled out from the birth canal with the help of a vacuum pump. Read along to know…