Maternity - Antenatal Flashcards
what does a BMI >35 indicate?
most likely to give stillborn birth after 28 wks
is warfarin safe during pregnancy?
no it is teratogenic
intrapartum risks for obese pts
induce labour, instrument delivery, C section, PPH
post partum risks for obese pts
difficulty breastfeeding, delayed wound healing, infection, PPD, PPH, big baby w/ large placental implantation site
anemia
- leads to maternal fatigue
- iron pills or iron transfusion
- SE of iron pills = n/v, constipation; encourage increase in fibre and fluids
- low blood flow and O2 to placenta = IUGR risk
causes of hemorrhagic disorders
- spontaneous abortion
- ectopic pregnancy
- placenta previa
- placenta abruptio
when is betamethasone given?
under 34 weeks gestation
when is magnesium sulphate given?
under 32 weeks gestation
what is antepartum hemorrhage?
- vaginal bleeding after 20 weeks
- causes: spontaneous abortion, placenta previa, placenta abruptio
s&s of ectopic pregnancy
sharp stabbing pain in lower abdominal quadrants
early birth loss
before 12 weeks
late birth loss
12-20 weeks
what can lead to profuse bleeding and maybe be life-threatening?
any bleeding or miscarriage after 12 weeks
causes of spontaneous abortion
- chromosomal issues
- teratogen exposure
- poor implantation
- endocrine imbalances
- GDM w/ uncontrolled blood sugars
- anti-phospholipid syndrome
- TORCH
TORCH
toxoplasmosis infections, STIs, rubella, cytomegalovirus, herpes simplex