Normal Pregnancy And Antenatal Care Flashcards
We prescribe folic acid for?
All women. They take it for the first 3 months of pregnancy to reduce risk of neural tube defect. 0.4mg
Women with a history of spina bifida or anencephaly are given which daily folic acid dosage?
4mg/day
How many minimim visits does the WHO recommend?
8
Until the 28th week, the women should visit how every… weeks?
4
Until the 36th week, the woman should visit every…… weeks?
2
After 36th week, the woman should visit… until delivery?
Every week
So the first booking visit should be done how soon after +ve pregnancy test?
2-3 weeks
During the booking visit we use Naegele’s formula to calculate…?
The duration of pregnancy and expected date of delivery
What is Naegele’s formula
LMP+7days+9months +- 2 weeks if length of cycle is 28 days
If menstrual cycle is 21 days, the EDD is calculated by adding how much to the LMP?
9 months
If menstrual cycle is 35 days, the EDD is calculated by adding how much to the LMP?
14 days and 9 months.
If BMI> 30, what do we give?
High dose folic acid pre pregnancy and for first 12 weeks of gestation
In terms of diet, how much calories does the woman add to her diet?
100-300 calories per day
What dietary supplements do we give
Folic acid, iron, and calcium
What vaccines types are contraindicated
Live attenuated virus vaccines
The cervix forms an Operculum, what is it
A mucus plug that seals the cervix to prevent infection.
Compression of the IVC can lead to what syndrome
Supine hypotension syndrome
A state of hyperventilation occurs because of what?
Progesterone acting on the respiratory center
What changes happen to the kidneys and renal functions?
Increased frequency due to bladder compression. Marked dilation of the calcyes, renal pelves, and ureters, more pronounced at the right side
