Antepartum Haemorrhage Flashcards
1
Q
What is APH?
A
- Any bleeding from the genital tract after the 20th week of pregnancy but before labour
2
Q
What are the DDx for APH
A
Placenta praevia
Vasa praevia
Placental abruption
Cervical or lower vaginal tract bleeding
3
Q
What is placenta praevia?
A
- Major - placenta lying over the cervical os
- Minor - placenta not lying over the cervical os but encroaching on the lower uterine segment
4
Q
What are some risk factors for PP?
A
Previous caesarean section Previous placenta praevia Advanced maternal age Multiparity Smoking
5
Q
When can a low lying placenta be called placenta previa? Why?
A
After 28 weeks
That’s when the LUS forms
6
Q
Which steroid is given for fetal lung maturation?
A
Betamethasone (celestone)
