Changes

The process of giving birth, or [[Parturition - Normal Parturition - Anatomy & Physiology|parturition ]] is conventionally divided into [[Parturition - Normal Parturition - Anatomy & Physiology|three stages]]; stage one includes the movement of the foetus into the birthing position and preparation of the reproductive tract for birth, which is followed by stage two - contractions and the birth itself. Finally, stage three involves the expulsion of the foetal membranes. The timings of each stage vary from species to species, and a good knowledge of the normal progression of parturition is essential to detect when things are not proceeding normally. There are several [[:Category:Reproductive Disorders|conditions]] that can occur to disturb the normal progress of parturition, including dystocia, uterine inertia, ring womb, prolapses, retained placenta, endometritis and foetal abnormalities. Like pregnancy, parturition is under complex [[Parturition - Endocrine Control of Parturition - Anatomy & Physiology|hormonal control]], and this can be manipulated [[Parturition - Pharmacological Manipulation of Parturition - Anatomy & Physiology|pharmacalogically]] to alter the timing of parturition.

The process of giving birth, or [[Parturition - Normal Parturition - Anatomy & Physiology|parturition ]] is conventionally divided into [[Parturition - Normal Parturition - Anatomy & Physiology|three stages]]; stage one includes the movement of the foetus into the birthing position and preparation of the reproductive tract for birth, which is followed by stage two - contractions and the birth itself. Finally, stage three involves the expulsion of the foetal membranes. The timings of each stage vary from species to species, and a good knowledge of the normal progression of parturition is essential to detect when things are not proceeding normally. There are several [[:Category:Reproductive Disorders|conditions]] that can occur to disturb the normal progress of parturition, including dystocia, uterine inertia, ring womb, prolapses, retained placenta, endometritis and foetal abnormalities. Like pregnancy, parturition is under complex [[Parturition - Endocrine Control of Parturition - Anatomy & Physiology|hormonal control]], and this can be manipulated [[Parturition Pharmacological Manipulation - Anatomy & Physiology|pharmacalogically]] to alter the timing of parturition.

== The Puerperium ==

== The Puerperium ==