march of dimes PTL

Question 1

OB risk factors for preterm birth

Answer 1

-previous premature birth
-non medically indicted C/S and inductions
-multiple gestations
-short interpregnancy interval

Question 2

demographic risk factors for preterm birth

Answer 2

-race
-<17 yo or >40 yo
-low socioeconomic status
-unmarried
-less educated

Question 3

sociobehavioral risk factors for preterm birth

Answer 3

-substance use/abuse
-work environment
-stress, anxiety, depression
-preconception weight
-intrapartum weight gain

Question 4

biologic risk factors for preterm birth

Answer 4

-genetics
-preexisting diabetes/risk factors or OB conditions
-short stature (<5’2”)

Question 5

physiologic risk factors for preterm birth

Answer 5

-short cervix
-uterine abnormalities

Question 6

pregnancy weight gain for woman with BMI of <18.5

Answer 6

<18.5 = underweight
28-40 lb gain

Question 7

pregnancy weight gain for woman with BMI of 18-24.9

Answer 7

18-24.9 (normal)
25-35 lb gain

Question 8

pregnancy weight gain for woman with BMI of 25-29.9

Answer 8

25-29.9 (overweight)
15-25 lb gain

Question 9

pregnancy weight gain for woman with BMI of 30+

Answer 9

30+ = obese
11-20 lb gain