Lecture 16 - Clinical Management of Pregnancy & Parturition

Question 1

What is antenatal care?

Answer 1

Planned examination and observation of a woman from conception until birth

Question 2

What is antenatal care trying to prevent?

Answer 2

Trying to prevent maternal and perinatal mortality and morbidity

Question 3

What is the importance of antenatal care?

Answer 3

Important to detect and treat complications of pregnancy.

Important to educate women about labour, looking after a baby and lactation

Question 4

What are the nice guidelines for the first appointment with a healthcare professional following conception?

Answer 4

Give info on folic acid supplements
Food hygiene e.g. no soft cheese
Lifestyle factors e.g. smoking and alcohol
Info on screening

Question 5

What signs are associated with preeclampsia?

Answer 5

Raised blood pressure - (>140/90)

Proteinurea (at least +1 on dipstick test)

Question 6

How is preeclampsia managed?

Answer 6

Best form of treatment is delivery
Antihypertensives e.g. nifedipine
Fluid restriction
Magnesium sulphate to prevent and treat seiures.