antenatal care and screening

Question 2

What is the pre-pregnancy councelling that can be done in primary care

Answer 2

• general health advice such as optimising: BMI, diet and reduce alcohol
• Smoking cessation
• Take folic acid
• Take vit D

Question 4

What can reduce the risk of a reoccurrence of pre-eclampsia

Answer 4

Aspirin

Question 5

When is the first scan done for anomalies in pregnancy and what does the first visit scan look for

Answer 5

11-14 weeks
- ensures viable pregnancy
- If more than one foetus
- Down syndrome screening

Question 6

When is the detailed anomaly scan done in pregnancy and what does it look for

Answer 6

19-20 weeks
- structural review of the baby
- Identify issues that may require postnatal treatment

Question 7

What is nuchal translucency and what is a high NT associated with

Answer 7

Fluid behind the neck of the baby - increased is associated with a higher risk of cardiac abnormalities

Question 8

What is anencephaly and what is the usual outcome if it is found in the first trimester ultrasound

Answer 8

Ancephaly - skull has not formed properly which is unsurvivable so the pregnancy has to be terminated

Question 9

What is teh purpose of the second trimester ultrasound

Answer 9

To look for fetal abnormalities