Antenatal care Flashcards
presumptive signs of preg (7)
- amen
- chadwicks (discoloration of mucus)
- breast changes
- subective - tired, nausea
- fetal movement
- skin color changes
- abdomental striae
3 probable signs
- enlarged abdo
- enlarged uterus
- softening of cervix
4 positive signs
- pos. preg tests
- fetal heart beat
- fetal movement by examiner
- US of fetus
3 ways to assess GA
- LNMP + 40weeks
- US - more accurate earlier
- bimanual exam - symphysis- fundal height
6 preexisting risk factors
- maternal medical
- uterine anomalies
- losses before
- late maternal age
- multiple preg
- social issues
3 subsequent maternal at risks
- gest. hypertension
- gest. diabetes
- cholestasis of preg.
5 fetal risks
- growth restricton
- chromo or structural abnorm
- hydrops
- cardiac
- malpresentation
7 placental/cervical issues
- short cervix
- preterm labor
- PPROM
- abnormal placenta
- antepartum hemorrage
- ploy.ogliohydramnioa
- post term preg
4 ways to assessfetal well being
- growth rate
- kick counts - 6/hour
- non-stress fetal heart monitor
- contraction stress test - heart with oxytocin
6 times/ways to assess at-risk preg
- ultrasound assemment in first trimester
- complete anatomical scan (18-20)
- growth charting
- biophysical profile (movement, breathing, tone, fluid)
- doppler flow studies (umbilcal and MCA)
- third trimester scan
goals of routine care
- heathiest mom and bebe possible
- education
- psychosocial support
- anticipate complicstions
prenatal visit schedule
First visit: 8‐12 weeks
• Every 4 weeks until 28 weeks gestation
• Every 2 weeks from 28‐36 weeks gestation
• Every week from 36 weeks to delivery
• 11‐14 weeks: IPS Part 1 or FTS / NIPT
• 15‐20 weeks: IPS Part 2 / MSS / Quad screen
• 18‐20 weeks: Anatomical U/S
• 27‐29 weeks: GCT, Rhogam, Repeat CBC
• 36 weeks: GBS, Vagino‐rectal swab
• 40+ weeks: Weekly biophyscial profile for post‐dates
what is test for gest. DM
glucose challenge test
when to give Rh IG
- Rh -ve mother
- @ 28 weeks or whenever possibility of hemmorage
what is GBS tests
group B strep
- done at 35-37 weeks
- if neg - no ABs