Obs quick fire

Question 1

At what gestational age is a birth considered premature?

Answer 1

Birth before 37 weeks gestation.

Question 1

What is the role of episiotomy in the management of shoulder dystocia

Answer 1

allows better access for maneuvers

Question 2

When should a women at higher risk of conceiving a child with a neural tube defect start taking folic acid

Answer 2

before conception

Question 3

When are women considered higher risk of conceiving a child with a neural tube defect

Answer 3

• previous pregnancy affected by a NTD or FHx
• woman is taking antiepileptic drugs
• woman has coeliac disease, diabetes or thalassaemia trait
• woman is obese (BMI >30)

Question 4

If a pregnant woman past 28 weeks gestation reports reduced fetal movements, what is the most appropriate initial step

Answer 4

handheld doppler to confirm fetal heartbeat