OB Block 2 Flashcards
Define Embryo
Define Fetus
Define Fetal Viability
Fertilization to 8wks (10wks gestation)
> 8wks until birth (>10wks gestation)
20-24wks of gestation
Define Previable
Define Previable Birth
Why is gestational age two weeks older than fertilization age?
Infant delivered <24wks
Delivery from 20 +0/7-25+6/7 weeks of gestation
Gestational age calculated from date of LMP
Criteria for Preterm
Criteria for Term
Define Post-Term
Delivered 24-36w 6/7d,
Born <259 days
Delivered 37-41+7/7, 259-293
Delivery +42wks, 294 days
Define Placenta Previa
What are the 3 types and associated MC Sx
Placenta near/on cervical os
MC: 3rd trimester painless hemorrhage (8th mon):
Marginalis: at os margin
Partialis: covers part of os
Centralis: covers os
Define Abruptio Placentae
What are two RFs of Abruptio Placentae
What is the difference in presenting bleeds of an abruption?
Painful, premature detachment of placenta
Pre-Eclampsia
Chronic HTN
Marginal: external
Central: hemorrhage hidden
What layer is defected if a placenta Accreta/Increta/Percreta occurs?
Define Vasa Previa
A: placenta adheres to wall, deficient Nitabuch/decidua basalis
I: myometrium invasion
P: myometrium/structures penetrated
Umbilical vessels between head and cervical os; easily torn, fetal death d/t exsanguination
Common w/ multiple gestations
Define Velamentous Placenta
PTs presenting w/ Vasa Previa need to delivery baby via ?
Cord/vessels entering placenta separately
C-section at 35-37wks
Define Gravida
Define Parity
Number of pregnancy (regardless of multiples), including current (regardless of outcome)
Number of births after 20w gestation, twins= 1
Define Nulligravada
Define Primigravida
Define Multigravida
No prior pregnancy
Current first pregnancy
2 or more pregnancies including current
Define Nullipara
Define Primipara
Define Multipara
Define Grand Multipara
No births after 20wks
One birth after 20wks
+2 births after 20wks
Five+ births after 20wks
What’s the acronym for describing OB Hx
GTPAL Gravida- total number of pregnancy Term: 37-40+ wks Preterm: 20-36wks Abortions: before 20wks Living
How is Gestational Age calculated
Pregnancy trimesters are divided into equal ?
1st day LMP to birth
280 days, 40wks
Epochs: each 14wks
1: conception-14wks
2: 15-28wks
3: 29-42wks
When is a new OB appointment needed**
How long after are appointments needed?
10-12wks gestation
Every 4wks until 28wks
28-36wks: q2wks
+36wks: weekly
What screenings are checked during the first OB visit?
Which ones are done at the 15-20wk appointment
Cystic fibrosis
HIV
Aneuplody screen
Gonococcal
Cystic fibrosis
Aneuploidy
Neural tube defect
What screening is done at the 24-28wk appointment?
What screenings are done at the 29-41 wk appointments?
Ab screening
HepB HIV GBS culture Gonococcal/Chlamydia Syphilis
Clinical pelvimetry is not reliable to predict ? in labor
How is the obstetric conjugate measured
Cephalopelvic disproportion
Anteroposterior/Diagonal conjugate - 1.5-2cm= +10cm
Pelvimetry measures pelvic capacity w/ ? three measurements
What are the two pelvic shapes preferred for vaginal delivery
Diagonal conjugate
Interspinous diameter mid-pelvis
Intertuberous distance of pelvic outlet
Gynecoid*, Anthropoid
Where is the midpelvis measured at and what are they called during labor
The ? diameter is important when discussing obstructed/arrested labor
Ishial spine
Midpelvis + ischial= 0 station
Interspinous: 10cm
What is the name of the desired baby position during birth
Where is the sacrospinous ligament located
Occiput anterior
3 fingers between ischial spine and midline sacrum
The pelvic outlet is important if ? has occurred
What is the name of the device used figuring EDD and Gestational Age
Arrested labor
Naegles Rule:
1st day LMP - 3mon + 7 days
Early US is used in lieu of Naegles Rule if ?
What is the most accurate biometric predictor of gestational age
Uncertain LMP
Irregular periods
OCPs
Crown Rump length, greatest accuracy during 1st trimester
What adjustments are made if US and LMP don’t match up
Define Double Decidual Sign
What are the TORCH microbes
Correspond w/ US if:
<9wks GA: >5 day difference
9-<14wks GA: >1wk difference
D Parietalis outer layer
D Capsularis inner layer
Toxoplasmosis Other Rubella CMV HSV
When are HIV screening conducted during pregnancy
How is this RNA Retrovirus managed
New OB appointments
Repeat 3rd Tri if high risk
Load <1000- vaginal delivery
Load >1000= C-section
No breast feeding
What two TORCH microbes can cause blueberry muffin babies?
Which trimesters are Toxoplasmosis infections dangerous?
How are Toxo infections Dx?
Rubella
CMV
1st: low infection, high fatality
3rd: high infection, low fatality
IgM/Placenta culture
How are Toxo infections Tx
When is Syphilis screened for
Mother: Spiramycin
Mother and Baby: Pyrimethamine-sulfa w/ Folinic acid
RPR/VDRL for all
Repeat 3rd if high risk
How is congenital syphilis Tx
How is the following Jarisch Herxheimer reaction Tx
Pen G 2.4M unit x 1, rpt 1wk later
Fluid Antipyretic O2
When is Rubella infection dangerous
How is this infection avoided?
1st trimester
Avoid/Vaccine once post-partum, not c/i for breast feeding
What is the MC congenital viral infection
Why is this Dx difficult
When is acyclovir started for HSV positive mothers
CMV
IgM present x 2yrs
36wks
Can mothers get Varicella vaccine during pregnancy?
How is Varicella tx
When is Hep B screened for
DNA viruses
RNA viruses
No, wait 28 days
Infant: VZIG 96hrs and isolate
Exposed mom: VZIG <6days
HBsAg in all women
Rescreen high risk at 3rd trimester
DNA: CMV HSV Varicella HBV
RNA: HIV Rubella
How is Hep B Tx
How is Chlamydia or Gonorrhea Tx during pregnancy
Infant of +HBsAg PTs: HBIG + HBV vaccine <12hrs of birth
Mothers may breast feed
C: Amoxicillin 500mg TID x 7d or Azith 1000mg x 1d
G: Ceftriax 250mg IM or
Cefixime 400mg PO
What is the MC Cause of neonatal sepsis
If women tests + for this, how is it Tx
GBS- Strep Agalactiae
IV PCN G
PCN allergy= Clindamycin
What is the “Screening Strategy” for GBS
Results prior to labor
Screen at 35-37wks except**
Tx PTs w/ + cultures
Tx GBS bacteriuria this pregnancy**
Tx Pts w/ previously infected infants**
What is the Risk Factor strategy for GBS
Tx Pts w/ risk factors for colonization
Tx w/ GBS bacteriuria
Tx w/ previously infected infant
Intrapartum fevers +38*C
18+hrs ruptured membranes
When is intrapartum prophylaxis indicated
Previous infant w/ invasive GBS Dz
GBS bacteriuria during current pregnancy
+ GBS screening culture during current pregnancy
Unknown GBS status and delivery <37wks or membrane rupture +18hrs
When is intrapartum prophylaxis not indicated
Previous pregnancy w/ + GBS culture
Planned c-section w/out labor/membrane rupture
Neg vag/rectal culture in late gestation during current pregnancy
What is recommended for GBS Tx
What is the alternative
What is used for PCN allergies
Pen G 5M units IV
3M units IV q4hrs to delivery
Ampicillin 2g IV
1g IV q4hrs/2g q6hrs until delivery
Low anaphylaxis risk: Cefazolin 2g IV, 1g q8hrs
High risk anaphylaxis- Clindamycin 900mg IV q8hrs
High risk anaphylaxis and Clinda resistant- Vanc 1g IV q12hrs
How is bacteriuria Tx
What test is required for all PTs post-ABX
How are these PTs Tx if they develop pyelonephritis
Nitro Amox Ampicillin
Test of cure
Admit for IV therapy
Prophylaxis for remainder of therapy
When are pregnant PTs screened for TB
Conduct PPD and ? measurement is considered positive
High risk- HIV+
Lower socio-economics
Minorities
Immigrants from Africa Asia Cental/S America
5mm or bigger
What are the risks of TB to pregnant PTs and babies
How are latent infections Tx
How are active infections Tx
Preterm delivery
Low birth weight
IUGR
Perinatal mortality
INH 300mg PO daily w/ Pyridoxine x 9 mon
RIPE w/ B6 x 2mon
RI x 4mon
What are the Zika Sxs that may trigger need for testing
What is the risk babies can be born with
Fever Rash Arthralgia Conjunctivitis HA
Microcephaly
Lissencephaly- no brain grooves
What immunizations are in a Tdap vaccine
When can it be given
Tetanus Diphtheria Acellular Pertussis
27-36wks to maximize passive Abs to fetus
When can influenza vaccine be given?
When is MMR given and is breast feeding a c/i?
Any gestational age
Post-partum
Safe for breast feeding
Air travel is safe for pregnant PTs up to ? wk
Why is pregnancy itself a prothrombic/VTE risk phase
36wks
High estrogen
How much exercise should pregnant Pts get and what should be avoided
What recreation activity needs to be avoided
150min/wk
Falling/abdomen trauma
Extreme weather
Prolonged supine
No scuba: fetal decompression sickness
What supplement excess need to be avoided
What regular diet piece needs to be avoided
Iodine- congenital goiter
Raw eggs- Salmonella
What is a homeopathic remedy used to induce labor
What types of seafood need to be avoided
Raspberry leaf tea
Shark Tilefish Mackerel Swordfish
Pregnant PTs need to limit omega-3 fats/proteins to how much?
Ingestion of white/albacore tuna should be limited to /
8-12oz/wk
6oz/wk
Why do pregnant PTs need to avoided unpasteurized dairy/cheeses
What artificial sweetener needs to be avoided
Listeria
Toxoplasma
Saccharin (sweet n low)- crosses placenta
Avoidance of raw/under cooked seafood is exercised to prevent ? infection
PTs need to be careful and not exceed ? amount of prenatal vitamins
Parasites
Norovirus
Selenium Iron Zinc
Vit A B6 C D
What prenatal vitamin is best pre-conception
How much is recommended
Folic acid- neural tubes close by day 28
0.4-0.8mg PO daily 12wks prior 9400-800mcg)
When are PTs folic acid amounts increased to 4.0mg
What element is a form of Omega 3s key for brain/NS development
BMI >35
Anticonvulsants- Valproate Carbamazepine
T1DM
Hx/FamHx neural tube defects
DHA
What meds are c/i for pregnancy
Tetracyclines ACEIs Coumadin High ASA, 100mg or less ok Isotretinoin- including topicals Sulfonamides- not in late pregnancy
How much caffeine is considered a risk
How much is ok?
5 cups or 500mg
<300mg/day
Nicotine exposure leads to ? adverse fetal development
What is the leading cause of preventable developmental disabilities worldwide
Low birth weight
Alcohol intake
What are the discriminating features of FAS
What are the associated features
Flat midface Indistinct philtrum Short nose Thin upper lip Short palpebral fissure
Epicanthal fold
Low nasal bridge
Ear abnormalities
Micrognathia
When does sex need to be avoided during pregnancy
Since dental care is recommended, how much x-ray exposure is ok?
Hx/Risk of miscarriage
Placenta previa
Preterm labor
<5 rads not associated w/ fetal malformations
Why is iodinated contrast avoided in pregnancy
When are domestic violence screenings conducted
Neonatal hypothyroidism
1st prenatal visit
Once per trimester
Post-partum visit
When do depression/behavioral health screenings needs to be conducted
What are c/is to breast feeding?
Once during perinatal period
HIV
Chemical dependency
Lithium
Active TB
What are the emergent indications for pregnant PTs to return
All PTs should be given ?
Contractions q3-5min
Membrane rupture
Vaginal bleeding
24hr phone number
How many weeks of leave are authorized?
What are the neonatal interventions done during 2nd/3rd trimester education
12wks
Circumcision
Hep B Imm
Vit K
Conjunctival eye care
Why would an US be warranted during a placental abruption?
When is Bacteriuria screenings conducted
Differentiate from placenta previa but aburption is clinical Dx
All PTs new OB- UA and culture
What may be the first lab ordered during the first prenatal appointment?
What labs may also be ordered during this appointment?
hCG
HIV Hep Rubella
G/C
TSH Rh UA FT4
Why does prenatal care need to begin prior to pregnancy
First prenatal visit is often too late to address ? risks
Organogenesis/placental development start 7d post-conception
Low birth weight
Obesity
Birth defects- neural tube
What is the "Quick Run Down" for: 10w 18w 18-20wk 20wk 24-28wk 28w 36wk
10: FHTs by Doppler
18: quickening
18-20: anatomy scan
20: fundal height at umbilicus
24-28: glucose tolerance
28: Rhogam Rh- mom/Rh+ dad
36: GBS screen
How fast does hCG increase during the 1st mon of pregnancy
How is TVUS for viability determined
Doubles q2.2days
Gestational sac: 5w, 1500hCG
Fetal pole: 6w, 5200 hCG
Cardiac: 7w, 17500 hCG
All female PTs of reproductive age that present w/ abnormal vaginal bleeding need to have ? test?
What are TVUS indications of demise?
hCG
Gestational sac w/out yolk
Absent Fetal Cardiac Motion
Crown Rump Length >5mm
Define Threatened abortion
Define Inevitable abortion
Define Incomplete abortion
Th: bleeding <20wks, os closed, <50% loss
Inev: bleeding w/ dilated os, non-viable
Incom: bleeding w/ dilated os and passage of tissue
Define Complete abortion
Define Missed abortion
Define Recurrent abortion
Comp: passage of products, os closed, US to verify uterus
Miss: Fetal demise retained in uterus
Recurr: 3+ successive spot aborts
What is the MC cause of early pregnancy loss
Fetus are at risk to feel mothers stresses until ? wks
Genetic abnormalities
Cortisol- 22wks
How are threatened abortions managed?
How are incomplete abortions managed?
How are missed abortions managed?
Th: US and reassure
Incom: Type/Cross and evacuate immediately
Miss: US, reduce blood loss/pain (Misoprostol), possible D/C
Rhogam is given to ? PTs
Where is the uterus at by wks 12, 14-16, 20, 20-38 and 38-40
Rh- PT
12: palpable above pubic symphisis 14-16: midway pubic/umbilicus 20: at umbilicus 20-38: corresponds +/-2cm w/ wk of gestation 38-40: gravid uterus 3cm below xyphoid
Primigravida PTs may not feel fetal movement until ? while multigravida may feel at ?
What monitoring items are started and monitored during 3rd trimester
Primi: 18-20wks
Multi: 16-18wks
Fetal kick counts
Leopolds- fetal lie, weight, presentation at 28wks
What are the landmarks for measuring fundal height
Between weeks 20-36, how much growth is expected?
If there is a discrepancy of __ or more an US is needed
Top of symphysis pubis to top of fundus in cm
Weeks=height (cms)
1cm/wk
> 3cm
How much maternal weight gain is expected
If mother has excessive weight gain, what are the risks?
1st timester: 3-6lbs
20wks: 1lb/wk
25-35lbs total for women w/ normal BMI 18.5-24.9
Post-partum weight retention
C-section
Macrosomia: >4kg
How much of a calorie increase is needed for 2nd, 3rd trimester and breast feeding
How does maternal BP change during pregnancy and when would the lowest measurements be expected?
2/3: 300-400/day, 1lb/wk
500kcal/day while feeding
Dec 2nd trimester, returns during 3rd
Lowest at 26wks
What is the dangerous BP for pregnancy
What is normal range for fetal heart tones
140/90
Doptone at 110-160bpm