2.4 Antenatal & Postnatal Screening Flashcards
1
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What does antenatal screening do
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Identifies the risk of a disorder so that further tests & a prenatal diagnosis can be offered if necessary
2
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What does antenatal care involve
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- maternal weight & height (BMI)
- blood pressure
- blood type
- general health checks (blood & urine tests)
3
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What do overweight mothers have a greater risk for
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Complications including gestational diabetes, miscarriage, high BP, pre-eclampsia, requiring C section
4
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Symptoms of pre-eclampsia
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- high BP (hypertension)
- excess protein in blood plasma
- altered changes in biochemistry of blood and urine
- altered renal & liver function
5
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What does increased urea & calcium in the blood cause
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decreased calcium in urine
6
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What tests does antenatal care include
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- ultrasound imaging
- blood & urine tests (biochemical tests)
- diagnostic testing
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