OB/Prenatal Care Basics Flashcards
Important tests/tx for 0-12 wks preatal visit
- one visit every 4 weeks
- First prenatal visit:
- prenatal profile labs (blood type/antibodies, CBC, rubella status, HIV, hepatitis B, syphilis screen)
- Pap (if indicated)
- GC/CT, urine culture
- Rx for prenatal vitamins
- early glucola if risk factors
- Every visit – gestational age, weight, blood pressure, update labs
- Flu shot as early in pregnancy as possible during flu season
- If unsure dating, may need dating ultrasound
Important tests/tx for 13-24 wks prenatal visit
- one visit every four weeks (more frequently if high risk or diabetic)
- Genetic Screening: MSAFP/Quad Screen @ 15-22 weeks;
- if covered by insurance, may qualify for sequential screen – blood draw and U/S @ 10 – 14 weeks
- second blood draw @ 15 – 22 weeks
- Materni21 or cell free DNA testing if history indicated
- Anatomy ultrasound @ 18-22 weeks
- Fetal movement @ 18-20 weeks
- Every visit – gestational age, weight, blood pressure, urine dip (DG), update labs, refill PNV if needed
Important tests/tx for 25-40 wks prenatal visit
- one visit every 4 weeks until 32 weeks, q2wk visits 32-36 weeks, weekly visits 36-40 weeks (may be more frequent if high risk &/or diabetic)
- Glucola, CBC @ 24-28 weeks
- Tdap > 27 weeks, indicated in every pregnancy
- RhoGam @ 28 weeks for Rh negative patients
- CBC @ 28 weeks: repeat HCT or reticulocyte count at 34 weeks to eval response to therapy if on iron
- Start once to twice weekly NSTs/weekly AFI if indication (DM, HTN, IUGR, etc.) Breastfeeding info @ 36 weeks if indicated
- GBS culture @ 35-37 weeks; if PCN allergy add sensitivity
- Fetal kick counts BID @ 37 weeks
Important tests/tx for 40+ weeks prenatal visit
- one visit q week, or more frequently if desired by MD/NP/CNM
- NST’s 2x weekly start 40 5/7, with 1x AFI
- Fetal kick counts BID
- Each visit – gestational age, weight, blood pressure, urine dip, update labs.
- Refill PNV if needed
- Schedule IOL between 40 3/7 - 41 0/7
- Schedule IOL @ 37 weeks for GHTN, 38weeks for CHTN, and 39 weeks for wellcontrolled A2GDM. 36 to 37 weeks for previa. 37 weeks for h/o myomectomy
Calculate Estimated Date of Delivery
pregnancy = 280 days, 9 months or 10 lunar months from LMP
Nagele’s rule: 1st day of LMP + 7 days + 1 year - 3 months
-if cycle not 28 days adjust +7 days
First Prenatal Visit: History
- Calculate gestational age
- History of present pregnancy
- History of all previous pregnancies:
- -GTPAL, year, sex, weight, gestation age, mode of delivery, length of labour, complications with pregnancy or delivery
- Gynecological and Past Medical History
- Medications/OTC/Herbal
- Family History: ethnicity, genetic disease, birth defects, multiple gestation
- Social History: current situation, smoking, ETOH, drugs, violence/abuse
Symphysis Fundal Height
12 weeks: at pubic symphysis
20 weeks: umbilicus
27 weeks: sternum
SFH should be within 2cm of GA between 20 and 37 weeks
Term =
>= 37w 0d
“TPAL” system (GsPs)
- Gravidity = # pregnancies
- P = parity = pregnancy outcomes
- T = term >= 37w
- P = pre-term = 20w - 36w6d
- A = spontaneous or induced loss <20w
- L = living children
EDD determination
- 1st day of LMP +/- US confirmation
- US most accurate < 12w
- Viability
- Early vs. Full vs. Late Term
- Post Term
- Viability: ∼24 w0d. Previable: <∼24 w0d
- Early term: 37 w0d–38 w6d. Full term: 39 w0d–40 w6d. Late term: 41 w0d–41 w6d
- Post term: ≥42 w0d, ↑ stillbirth risk
• IUGR =
<10%ile for gestational age
GBS prevention
- Pregnant women should routinely be screened by rectovaginal swab at 35–37 w. Culture results are valid for up to 5 w, then should be repeated at >5 w.
- Intrapartum Abx indicated for:
- Positive rectovaginal culture during this Preg
- GBS bacteriuria at any time during this Preg
- H/o perinatal GBS dz in a prior Preg
- Culture data unavailable & <37 OR term w/rupture 18 h or temperature >100.4°F
- Intrapartum ppx NOT indicated at the time of cesarean deliv at any GA for women delivered prior to labor w/ intact membranes
GBS Abx Rx
- Recommended PCN G 5 million U IV loading dose → 2.5 million U IV q4h until deliv
- Alternative Ampicillin 2 g IV loading dose → 1 g IV q4h until delivery
- If PCN allergic ==> alternative protocol
Labor =
Regular uterine contractions & cervical change