Lecture 8: Early pregnancy

Question 1

How is the pelvic ultrasound scan done:

Answer 1

• Transabdominal, transvaginal
• Location
• Number
• Gestational age (Measure CRL)
• +/- fetal heart

Question 2

What are the 1st trimester investigations:

Answer 2

• Hb, G&H
• HbA1C
• Syphilis, rubella, HIV, Hep B
• Urine culture
• Vulvo-vaginal self swab for chlamydia
• Combined screening (blood test + US) for down syndrome and other conditions.

Question 3

What are the lifestyle advice for early pregnancy:

Answer 3

Lifestyle advice

• Smoking, alcohol, drugs
• Gestational weight gain
• Folate and iodine
• Exercise

Question 4

Perhaps double check the lecture…

Answer 4

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