antenatal care - travel and smoking

Question 1

How many weeks pregnant are you?

Answer 1

Question about the number of weeks into the pregnancy.

Question 2

Is this your first pregnancy?

Answer 2

Question about whether it is the first pregnancy.

Question 3

Have you ever been pregnant before e.g. miscarriage/TOP?

Answer 3

Question about past pregnancies, including miscarriages or terminations.

Question 4

Was this a planned pregnancy?

Answer 4

Question about whether the pregnancy was planned.

Question 5

Do you feel well supported?

Answer 5

Question about the level of support the individual feels.

Question 6

How do you see the future?

Answer 6

Question about the individual’s outlook on the future.

Question 7

How has this pregnancy been so far? Any problems?

Answer 7

Question about any problems during the current pregnancy.

Question 8

Any vaginal bleeding?

Answer 8

Question about any incidents of vaginal bleeding.

Question 9

Any abdominal pain?

Answer 9

Question about any instances of abdominal pain.

Question 10

What is your past obstetric history?

Answer 10

Question about the individual’s past obstetric history.

Question 11

What is your lifestyle regarding alcohol, smoking, recreational drugs, and travel?

Answer 11

Question about the individual’s lifestyle, including alcohol, smoking, recreational drugs, and travel.

Question 12

What is your past medical history?

Answer 12

Question about the individual’s past medical history.

Question 13

What is your family medical history?

Answer 13

Question about the individual’s family medical history.

Question 14

What are the risks associated with air travel during pregnancy?

Answer 14

Air travel, especially long haul, is associated with an increased risk of DVT; wearing compression stockings is recommended.

Question 15

What is the recommended advice for car travel during pregnancy?

Answer 15

For car travel, the seatbelt should be positioned above and below the bump, not over it.

Question 16

What should be discussed with a doctor when planning to travel abroad during pregnancy?

Answer 16

Discussion with a doctor about flying, vaccinations, and travel insurance is important when planning to travel abroad during pregnancy.

Question 17

What are the risks of smoking during pregnancy?

Answer 17

Risks of smoking during pregnancy include stillbirth, preterm labor, SGA, and SIDS.

Question 18

What is the recommendation for smoking cessation during pregnancy?

Answer 18

It is recommended to stop smoking completely, not just cut down.

Question 19

What is the role of a specialist midwife in smoking cessation?

Answer 19

A specialist midwife can provide support and guidance for smoking cessation.

Question 20

Can nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) be used during pregnancy?

Answer 20

Nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) can be used during pregnancy.

Question 21

What additional monitoring might be needed for pregnant smokers?

Answer 21

Extra growth scans might be needed for pregnant smokers.

Question 22

What is the definition of Small-for-Gestational Age (SGA)?

Answer 22

SGA refers to an infant born with a birth weight less than the 10th centile.

Question 23

What does growth restriction imply?

Answer 23

Growth restriction implies a pathological restriction of the genetic growth potential.