obs history

Question 1

obs initial questions

Answer 1

age
total no. of pregnancies
weeks babies born at

Question 2

obs - initial care

Answer 2

Symptoms of note (vaginal bleeding, vomiting).
* Investigations arranged (Down’s screening, ultrasound scans)
* Planned care plan (midwife only, hospital care).

Question 3

Antenatal Care

Answer 3

Clinics attended (frequency and where).
* Investigations performed and results.
* Any hospital admissions, investigation and why

Question 4

recent care

Answer 4

any fetal mov felt/ changes
investigations
symptoms

Question 5

past obs history

Answer 5

Spontaneous labour or induced
Baby – sex, weight and need for resuscitation, progress
* Third stage complications
* Postpartum problems

Question 6

gynae history

Answer 6

menstrual- age of menopause
frequency and duration
missed periods
pain before periods
when was last period
bleeding after sex

cervical smear history

contraception

vaginal discharge- colour, smell

Question 7

past med

Answer 7

including srugeries

Question 8

fam history

Answer 8

any clotting disease in family

Question 9

systemic enquiry

Answer 9

Bowels: constipation, change in habit
* Urinary: frequency, dysuria