OBGYN Precision & Pearls #3 Flashcards
name and describe the four stages of labor
Stage 1: onset of labor to full dilation of cervix
–Latent Phase: onset to 4-6 cm
–Active Phase: rapid dilation to completion
Stage 2: 10 cm to delivery of baby
–Passive: dilation to active efforts
–Active: active effort to delivery
Stage 3: Postpartum to delivery of placenta
–0-30 minutes usually
–examine for three vessels and make sure intact
Stage 4: 1-2 hours after delivery
What testing is done in the first trimester (weeks 1-12)
Biochemical screening - free beta-HcG, PAPP-A
Antibody titers (HepB, HIV, sickle cell, rubella, CF)
Nuchal translucency US (for Trisomy 13, 18, 21)
Chorionic villous sampling
Others:
-Fetal heart tones by doppler at 10-12 weeks
-Transvaginal US heart tones by 5-6 weeks
-PAPP-A low in Down Syndrome
-STI testing
What testing is done in the second trimester (weeks 13-27)
-Gestational DM screen (24-28 weeks)
-Amniocentesis at 15 weeks if high risk
-Triple Screening (a-fp, beta HcG, and unconjugated estriol, inhibin A if Quad Screen)
What is quickening and when is it seen?
Moving of the fetus at 18 weeks
at 20 weeks, where is the fundus of the baby?
At the level of the umbilicus
Regarding the Quad Screen, explain what is seen in Trisomy 18
All low
Regarding the Quad Screen, explain what is seen in Down Syndrome (Trisomy 21)
High inhibin A & BhCG
Low Estriol and AfP
2 high, 2 low
If Afp is high on Quad Screen, what should you suspect?
Neural Tube Defect (spina bifida or anencephaly)
What testing is done in the third trimester (weeks 28-birth)
-DM screening at 24-28 weeks
-Group B Strep Screen at 36-37 weeks (retrovaginal culture) –> give IV Pen G during labor
-Antibody titers
-Biophysical profile (2 pts each for fetal tones, breathing, movements, etc.)
-Nonstress testing
-Contraction stress testing
-Counseling
What counseling is given to mothers during the third trimester?
No airline travel > 35 weeks
Postpartum birth control
Birth plan discussion
Explain what is seen on a non stress test and what does each option mean?
Baseline fetal HR is 120-160 bpm
Reactive (fetal well being): > 2 accelerations, rate >15 from baseline
Nonreactive (sleeping or immature fetus): no accelerations or < 15 from baseline
What is premature labor defined as?
Regular contractions (>4-6/hr), progressive cervical dilation and effacement < 37 weeks
Premature labor is the #1 cause of fetal morbidity and mortality. What is the definition (dilation and effacement).
Dilation of 3 cm or greater
80% effacement or greater
What are some diagnostics that are highly suggestive of preterm labor?
Nitrazine paper test: turns blue (suggestive of amniotic fluid because pH > 6.5)
Presence of fetal fibronectin between 20-34 weeks
L:S ratio < 2:1 = fetal lung immaturity
Treatment for preterm labor
-< 34 weeks: Delay delivery with tocolytics (Mag Sulfate, Indomethacin, Nifedipine) and give Dexamethasone to improve lung maturity
->34 weeks: admit for delivery
How does Plan B work.
Emergency Contraception pill - Uses protesting to stop ovaries from releasing an egg. Most effective if taken within 72 hours after unprotected sex
Explain how combination OCPs work
Prevent ovulation by inhibiting mid-cycle LH surge, thicken cervical mucosa and thins endometrial lining.
Combination (estrogen + progesterone) OCPs protect against 5 things, name them.
What are some contraindications to using combo OCPs?
Osteoporosis, cervical cancer, ovarian cancer, ovarian cysts, ectopic pregnancy
History of breast cancer, smoking, >35 years old, DVT/PE, severe HTN.
What are some Progestin-only OCP’s?
Depo = increases risk of osteoporosis
Nexplanon = increases risk of HA, menstrual irregularities
IUD (Mirena = 5 years, Kyleena = 5 years, Skyla = 3 years). Risk of perforation and ectopic pregnancy, PID
Copper IUD = Paragard (10 years). Increased risk of PID
What is the most effective Progestin only OCP besides abstinence
IUD = however, there is an increased risk of PID
True or False: Progestin only OCPs are safe during lactation?
True
Ovarian torsion is ________ and some symptoms include what?
compromised ovarian blood flow
-Sudden onset of acute, unilateral pelvic pain.
-Nausea, vomiting
-Abdominal tenderness or adnexal mass
Diagnostics done for ovarian torsion
-US with Doppler: shows decreased ovarian blood flow
-Surgical exploration = definitive diagnostic
Treatment for ovarian torsion
-Laparoscopy with detorsion
What is the pathophysiologic triad for polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS)? There are actually four things…
-Bilateral cystic ovaries + oligo/anovulation + hyperandrogenism + insulin resistance
Symptoms of PCOS
-Menstrual dysfunction
-Hirsuitism (from high androgen)
-DM, obesity, HTN
-Bilateral, smooth, enlarged ovaries
-Acanthosis nigricans
Labs for PCOS shows
-Increased testosterone (DHEA)
-Increased LH:FSH ration