All are danger signs during labor, except:

Correct option is D

Ans. (d) Systolic blood pressure is over 110 mmHg
Sol.
Danger signs during labor indicate potential complications that require immediate medical attention.
Explanation of Each Option:
· (a) Prolapse of cord – Danger sign ✅
· Umbilical cord prolapse is a serious obstetric emergency, where the cord slips down before the baby, leading to fetal distress due to oxygen deprivation.
· (b) Excessive bleeding – Danger sign ✅
· Postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) is a leading cause of maternal mortality and requires urgent intervention.
· (c) Sluggish pain after rupture of membranes – Danger sign ✅
· Sluggish pain may indicate chorioamnionitis (infection), fetal distress, or uterine rupture, which are dangerous conditions.
· (d) Systolic blood pressure is over 110 mmHg – Not a danger sign ❌ (Correct Answer)
· A systolic BP of 110 mmHg is within normal limits during pregnancy.
· Dangerous hypertension in pregnancy is defined as BP ≥140/90 mmHg, which may indicate preeclampsia.