Exam 2 Prenatal Care, labor, delivery, puerperium Flashcards
Elements of Preconception care
BMI, age, Med hx, Medications, Repro hx, substance use, family hx, nutrition
Get complete PE, check for dental caries (linked with preterm labor)
Labs: routine HIV
Other if indicated: rubella titer, varicella titer, HepB SA, RPR, CBC, GC, CT, FBS, HepC ab, TB, CF carrier, Tay sachs
What immunizations are recommended for future mothers
- MMR, Varicella (these two CI in preg, need to prevent preg 1 mth after receiving)
- Hep B
- Flu
- Tdap
- +/- Pneumococcal
General recommendations for Preconception care
FOlic acid 0.4-0.8 mg qd but 4mg if +hx NTD No ETOH or tobacco Prevent HIV Control med illnesses Keep menstrual diary
When should pt have 1st prenatal care visit
recommended in 1st trim by 10 wk gestation
PRENATAL CARE: 1st visit
Hx components
need full hx.. esp
- GYN hx: STIs PID, abn pap, procedures
- Planned/unplanned preg
- Domestic violence?
- Tobacco, ETOH, rec drug use
- Potential barriers to prenatal care
- Inheritable dz
G-v, P-TPAL……..(g is gravida, P is para)
LMP (1st d last period)
EDC (est date of confinement)
EDD (conceived? LMP+7d - 3mth) - Naegele’s rule
PRENATAL CARE: 1st visit
How do you determine EDD
Naegeles rule
add 7 d to LMP then subtract 3 mth
PRENATAL CARE: 1st visit
How do you classify deliveries from 37 wk gestation
Early: 37 0/7 wk - 38 6/7 wk
Full: 39 0/7 wk - 40 6/7 wk
Late: 41 0/7 wk - 41 6/7 wk
Postterm: >42 0/7 wk
PRENATAL CARE: 1st visit
PE
Gen PE (BMI)
Pelvic exam
*uterine size/shape/adnexa
*Chadwick’s sign (blue/purple coloring of vagina/cervix)
*HEGARS sign: palpable softening of isthmus
*Clinical pelvimetry +/- (determine if >11.5cm)
*Specimen: pap (if due), CT swab, +/- GC swab
PRENATAL CARE: 1st visit
Routine Labs
CBC, blood type and Rh Antibody screen Rubella and varicella Syphilis testing HBsAG (even if vaccinated) HIV UA C&S TSH +/- CF carrier screening +/-
PRENATAL CARE: 1st visit
additional labs for women at risk
TB
HepC antibodies
Trich, Gonorrhea, HSV
HgbA1C
PRENATAL CARE: 1st visit
Ultrasound
confirm EDD*** crucial (LMP + 7d subtract 3 mth)
US: fetal cardiac motion as early as 5.5-6 wk
How are trimesters broken up?
1st: wk 1 to end of wk 12
2nd: wk 13 to end 26
3rd: wk27 to end of preg
How frequently should a preg women be seen
1st 28wk: monthly
28-36: q2wk
36+: weekly
How are fetal mvmt (aka QUICKENING) related to pregnancy hx? when should you begin to discuss KICK COUNTS
1st preg: first fetal mvmt @ 18-20wk
2nd+ preg: first fetal mvmt @ 16-18 wk
Kick counts: discuss in 3rd tri
PRENATAL CARE SUBSEQUENT VISITS
Hx, PE
PE
- BP
- FHT fetal heart tones (10-12 wk w/ doppler, 120-160 bpm is WNL)
- Fundal height (FH): 12 wk at pubic symphysis, 20 wk at umbilicus; add 1 cm for each wk after 20 wk (drops after 36-38)
- Extremities
What and when: Leopold maneuvers
PE in 3rd trimester
*4 different maneuvers to feel shape of fetus
PE in 3rd trimester should consist of
Leopold maneuvers
Cervical exam for: dilation, effacement, station, presenting part
will you marry me?
- clint
Routine screening labs during prenatal visits:
1) Urine: PRO and +/- sugar every visit
2) GDM screen at 24-28 wk (50 g 1 hr OGCT, if >130-140 f/u with 100g 3 hr OGTT)
3) CBC in early 3rd tri to assess anemia
4) Antibody screen in Rh negative women (completed during intial lab work, repeat early 3rd tri) - Rh neg gets rhogam at 28-30 wk
5) group b strep testing (swab both lower vagina and rectum at 35-37 wk; if + need intrapartum abx prophylaxis to preven neonatal GBS)
OPTIONAL screening labs during prenatal visits
Down Syn: ACOG - ALL should be offered at screen NTD, Downs, trisomy 18
When would you consider the use of cell free fetal DNA
35+yo at delivery US indicates risk aneuploidy Prior preg with trisomy \+ test aneuploidy Parental robertsonian translocation
When do you receive OB UTZ
1st tri:
Date, eval bleeding/pain, location of preg (ectopic), +/- 5-7 d
2nd trimester: (18-20 wk)
Fetal growth, fetal anatomy survey, placental location (done at 18-20 wks) +/- 10-14d
**Level 1 basic, Level II in depth
**may be able to determine gender
note: these are usually the only 2 US, but may have additional in third tri…
3rd tri: good w/in 3 wk: fetal growth, presentation, bleeding, Biophysical Profile (acidotic or hypoxic baby?)