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1
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Categories CI to breatfeeding

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  • Drugs
  • Infection
  • Galactosaemia
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Drugs containdicated in breastfeeding

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  • Some antibiotics
  • Lithium
  • Benzodiazepines
  • Aspirin
  • Carbimazole
  • Methotrexate
  • Sulphonylureas
  • Cytotoxic drugs
  • Amiodarone
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Antibiotics contraindicated in breastfeeding

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  • Ciprofloxacin
  • Tetracycline
  • Chloramphenicol
  • Sulphonamines
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4
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Risk factors amniotic fluid embolism

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  • Increasing maternal age
  • Induction
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Symptoms amniotic fluid embolism

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Chills, shivering, sweating
Anxiety
Coughing

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Signs amniotic fluid embolism

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Cyanosis
Hypotension
Bronchospasm
Tachycardia
Arrhythmia
MI

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Diagnosis amniotic fluid embolism

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Diagnosis of exclusion - no definitive test

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8
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Management amniotic fluid embolism

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Supportive

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9
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Vitamin D supps pregnancy

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10microgram/day

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10
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When is booking visit

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8-12 weeks (ideally <10)

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11
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Investigations done at booking

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  • FBC, blood group, rhesus, red cell alloantibodies, haemoglobinopathies
  • Hep B, syphilis
    HIV
    Urine culture - detect asymptomatic bacteriuria
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12
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Purpose of 11-13+6 weeks scan

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  • Confirm dates
  • Exclude multiple pregnancy
  • Down syndrome screening
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13
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When to consider iron 16 week antental appt

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Hb <11

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14
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When is anomaly scan

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18 - 20+6

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15
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What is done at 28 week antenatal visit

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Second screen for anaemia and atypical red cell alloantibodies

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16
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When to consider iron 28 weeks

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Hb <10.5

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17
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When is presentation of baby checked antenatally

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36 weeks - offer ECV if indicated

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18
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When is anti-D prophylaxis given to rhesus neg women

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28 weeks and 34 weeks

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19
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Causes of first trimester bleeding

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Spontaneous abortion
Ectopic pregnancy
Hydatidiform mole

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20
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Causes of second trimester bleeding

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Spontaneous abortion
Hydatidiform mole
Placental abruption

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21
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Causes of third trimester bleeding

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Bloody show
Placental abruption
Placenta praevia
Vasa praevia

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22
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Features hydatidiform mole

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  • Bleeding in first or early second trimester
  • Exaggerated symptoms of pregnancy, e.g. hyperem
  • Uterus large for dates
  • Serum hCG very high
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23
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Features placental abruption

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  • Constant lower abdominal pain
  • Shock out of proportion with visible blood loss
  • Tender, tense uterus with normal lie and presentation
  • Fetal heart may be distressed
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24
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Features vasa praevia

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Rupture of membranes followed immediately by vaginal bleeding
Fetal bradycardia classically seen

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25
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Treatment nipple candidiasis

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Miconazole cream for mother
Nystatin suspension for baby

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26
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Indications for antibiotics mastitis

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  • Systemically unwell
  • Nipple fissure present
  • Symptoms do not improve after 12-24 hours of effective milk removal
  • If culture indicates infection
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27
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First line antibiotic mastitis

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Flucloxacillin

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28
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Complication mastitis

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Breast abscess

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29
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Treatment breast abscess caused by mastitis

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Usually needs I&D

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30
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Presentation breast engorgement

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  • Bilateral
  • Worse just before a feed
  • Milk doesn’t flow well, infant find it difficult to latch and suckle
  • Fever - usually settles within 24 hours
  • Breasts may appear red
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31
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Complications engorgement

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Blocked milk ducts
Mastitis
Difficulties with breastfeeding

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32
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Presentation Raynaud’s disease of niple

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  • Pain often intermittent, present during and immediately after feeding
  • Blanching of nipple → cyanosis and/or erythema
  • Nipple pain resolves when nipples return to normal colour
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33
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Non-medical management of Raynaud’s disease of nipple

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  • Minimising exposure to cold
  • Use of heat packs following breastfeed
  • Avoiding caffeine
  • Stopping smoking
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34
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Medical management Raynaud’s disease of nipple

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Oral nifedipine

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35
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Suppression of lactation

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  • Stop suckling/expressing
  • Supportive measures - well-supported bra, analgesia
  • Cabergoline
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36
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Risk factors breech presentation

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  • Uterine malformations, fibroids
  • Placenta praevia
  • Polyhydraminos or oligohydraminos
  • Fetal abnormality, e.g. CNS malformation, chromosomal disorders
  • Prematurity
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37
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When should ECV be offered

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36 weeks in nulliparous
37 weeks in multiparous

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38
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Absolute contraindications to ECV

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  • C-section required
  • Antepartum haemorrhage in last 7 days
  • Abnormal CTG
  • Major uterine anomaly
  • Ruptured membranes
  • Multiple pregnancy
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39
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Why is C-section indicated in cervical cancer

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Vaginal delivery can disseminate cancer cells

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40
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Timeframe emergency sections

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Cat 1 - 30 mins
Cat 2 - 75 mins

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41
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Cause baseline bradycardia on CTG

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  • Increased fetal vagal tone
  • Maternal beta blocker use
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Cause baseline tachycardia on CTG

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  • Maternal pyrexia
  • Chorioamnionitis
  • Hypoxia
  • Prematurity
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43
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Normal baseline variability CTG

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> 5 beats/min

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44
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Cause loss of baseline variability on CTG

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Prematurity
Hypoxia

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45
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What is early decel

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Decel of HR which commences with onset of contraction and returns to normal on completion of contraction

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46
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Cause early decel on CTG

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Usually normal, indicates head compression

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47
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What is late decel

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Decel of HR which lags the onset of contraction, does not return to normal 30 seconds after end of contraction

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48
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Cause late decel

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Fetal distress, e.g. asphyxia, placental insufficiency

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49
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What is variable decel

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Decels independent of contractions

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50
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Cause variable decel on CTG

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Cord compression

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51
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Risk to mother of chickenpox in pregnancy

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5x increase risk of pneumonitis

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52
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Risk of fetal varicella syndrome based on gestation

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1% risk if exposed before 20 weeks
Very small number of cases 20-28 weeks
No cases following 28 weeks

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53
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Features fetal varicella syndrome

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Skin scarring
Eye defects - microphthalmia
Limb hypoplasia
Microcephaly
Learning disbilities

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54
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Risk of shingles in infancy based on gestation at exposure

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1-2% risk if maternal exposure in 2nd or 3rd trimester

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55
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When is there a risk of severe neonatal varicella

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If mother develops rash 5 days before - 2 days after birth

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56
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First step in management of chickenpox exposure in pregnancy

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If any doubt about previous chickenpox, urgent varicella antibodies in maternal blood

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57
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Management chickenpox exposure in pregnancy if not immune

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Oral aciclovir (or valaciclovir) given at days 7-14 after exposure (not immediately)

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58
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Management of chickenpox in pregnancy

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Specialist advice
Oral aciclovir given if pregnant women ≥20 weeks, and presents within 24 hours of rash. If <20 weeks, aciclovir ‘considered with caution’

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59
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Components of combined test for Down’s syndrome

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  • Nuchal translucency
  • Serum b-hCG
  • PAPP-A
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60
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Results of combined test suggesting DS

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High HCG
Low PAPP-A
High nuchal translucency

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61
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What other conditions give similar results to DS on combined test

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Edwards and Pataus (but hcg tends to be lower)

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62
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When is quadruple test for DS offered

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15-20 weeks

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63
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Components of quadruple test for DS

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  • Alpha fetoprotein
  • Unconjugated oestriol
  • hCG
  • Inhibin A
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64
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Results of quadruple test suggesting DS

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  • Alpha fetoprotein low
  • Unconjugated oestriol low
  • hCG high
  • Inhibin A high
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65
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Quadruple test results DS vs Edwards

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Inhibin A normal in Edwards

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66
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Cause of isolated raised alpha-fetoprotein on quad test

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Neural tube defects

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67
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What to do if high risk on DS screening

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Offer NIPT or diagnostic (amnio/CVS) - NIPT lower risk

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68
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Definition pre-eclampsia

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New onset BP ≥140/90 after 20 weeks and one of;
- Proteinuria
- Other organ involvement, e.g. renal insufficiency, liver, neuro, haem, uteroplacental

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69
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Neurological complications of pre-E

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  • Eclampsia
  • Altered mental status
  • Blindness
  • Stroke
  • Clonus
  • Severe headaches
  • Persistent visual scotomata
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70
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Fetal complications pre-E

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IUGR
Prematurity

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71
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Other comlications pre-E

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Liver involvement - elevated transaminases
Haemorrhage - placental abruption, intra-abdominal, intra-cerebral
Cardiac failure

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72
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Features of severe pre-E

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HTN >160/110
Proteinuria ++/+++
Headache
Visual disturbance
Papilloedema
RUQ/epigastric pain
Hyperreflexia
Plts <100/abnormal liver enzymes/HELLP

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73
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High risk factors pre-E

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HTN in prev preg
CKD
Autoimmune disease, e.g. SLE, antiphospholipid
T1 or T2DM
Chronic HTN

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74
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Moderate risk factors pre-E

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First preg
Age 40+
Preg interval >10 years
BMI ≥35 at booking
Family Hx
Multiple preg

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75
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Risk reduction of pre-E

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Aspirin 75-150mg OD from 12 weeks if;
≥1 high risk factor
≥2 moderate risk factors

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76
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First line anti-HTN pre-E

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Oral labetalol

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77
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Other anti-HTN options in pre-E

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Nifedipine
Hydralazine

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78
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Treatment eclampsia

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Magnesium - prevents seizures in severe pre-E and treats seizures in eclampsia

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79
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Dose magnesium in eclampsia

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IV bolus 4g over 5-10 mins followed by infusion 1g/hour

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80
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Treatment resp depression caused by magnesium sulphate

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Calcium gluconate

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81
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How long to continue magnesium in eclampsia

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24 hours after last seizure or delivery

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82
Q

Least teratogenic anti-epileptic

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Carbamazepine

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83
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Sodium valproate in preg associated with

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Neural tube defects

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84
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Phenytoin in preg associated with

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Cleft palate
Coag disorders - give mother vit K in last month of preg

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85
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Lamotrigine in preg

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Studies so far suggest rate of congenital malformations low. Dose may need increasing in preg

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86
Q

Breastfeeding and anti-epileptic

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Safe (except maybe barbiturates)

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87
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Causes folic acid deficiency

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  • Phenytoin
  • Methotrexate
  • Pregnancy
  • Alcohol excess
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88
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Consequence of folic acid deficiency

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  • Macrocytic, megaloblastic anaemia
  • Neural tube defects
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89
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Indications for 5mg folic acid

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  • Either partner had NTD, prev preg with NTD, or FHx NTD
  • Anti-epileptic drugs
  • Coeliac, diabetes, thalassaemia trait
  • BMI ≥30
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90
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Risk factors gestational diabetes

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BMI >30
Previous macrosomic baby ≥4.5kg
Previous gestational diabetes
First-degree relative with diabetes
Family origin with high prevalence of diabetes - South Asian, black Caribbean, Middle Eastern

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91
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When do do OGTT

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  • If previously had gestational diabetes, ASAP after booking at at 24-28 weeks if first test is normal
  • If risk factors, 24-28 weeks
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92
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Alternative to OGTT for gestational diabetes

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Self-monitoring of BM

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93
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Diagnostic threshold for gestational diabetes

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Fasting glucose ≥5.6
2-hour glucose ≥7.8

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94
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First line management gestational diabetes with fasting glucose <7

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Trial of diet and exercise

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95
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Second line management gestational diabetes with fasting glucose <7

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If targets not met within 1-2 weeks of alterating diet/exercise, add metformin

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96
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Third line management gestational diabetes with fasting glucose <7

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Add insulin (short acting)

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97
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When to start insulin immediately in gestational diabetes

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  • Fasting glucose ≥7
  • Fasting glucose 6-6.9 and evidence of complications e.g. macrosomia, polyhydramnios
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98
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Alternative to metformin/insulin in gestational diabetes

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Glibenclamide

Used if can’t tolerate metformin, or don’t meet targets with metformin but decline insulin

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99
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Management pre-existing diabetes in pregnancy

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  • Weight loss of BMI >27
  • Stop oral hypoglycaemic agents, apart from metformin, and start insulin
  • Folic acid 5mg/day
  • Tight glycaemic control
  • Treat retinopathy - can worsen in pregnancy
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100
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Glucose targets in gestational diabetes

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Fasting 5.3
1 hour after meals 7.8
2 hours after meals 6.4

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101
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What is a complete hydatidiform mole

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Benign tumour of trophoblastic material

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102
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Features complete hydatidiform mole

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  • Bleeding in first or early second trimester
  • Exaggerated symptoms of pregnancy, e.g. hyperem
  • Uterus large for dates
  • Very high beta hCG
  • Hypertension and hyperthyroidism
103
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Management complete hydatidiform mole

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Urgent referral to specialist centre for evacuation of the uterus
Effective contraception recommended to avoid pregnancy in next 12 months

104
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Complication complete hydatidiform mole

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1-2% develop choriocarcinoma

105
Q

Management GBS in previous pregnancy

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Offered intrapartum antibiotic prophylaxis or testing in late pregnancy → antibiotics if still positive

106
Q

When to test for GBS if indicated

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35-37 weeks, or 3-5 weeks prior to anticipated delivery date

107
Q

When to offer intrapartum antibiotics (regardless of GBS status)

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  • Preterm labour
  • Previous baby with early or late onset GBS disease
  • Pyrexia during labour (>38)
108
Q

Antibiotic GBS prophylaxis

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Benzypenicillin

109
Q

Factors reducing vertical transmission of HIV

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  • Maternal antiretroviral therapy
  • C-section delivery
  • Neonatal antiretroviral therapy
  • Bottle feeding
110
Q

Management of delivery in HIV

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  • Vaginal delivery if viral load less than 50 at 36 weeks, otherwise C-section
  • Zidovudine infusion started 4 hours before beginning the C-section
111
Q

Antiretroviral therapy for babies born to HIV positive mothers

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Zidovudine orally if maternal viral load <50
Triple ART if viral load >50

Continue for 4-6 weeks

112
Q

Breastfeeding and HIV

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Advise not to breast feed

113
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Definition hypertension in pregnancy

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Systolic >140 or diastolic >90, or
Increase in booking readings >30 systolic or >15 diastolic

114
Q

Management pre-existing hypertension in pregnancy

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If taking ACEi or ARB, stop immediately and alternative anti-hypertensives started, whilst awaiting specialist review

115
Q

First line anti-hypertensive in pregnancy

116
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Alternative anti-hypertensives in pregnancy

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Nifedipine
Hydralazine

117
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Interpretation of Bishops score for induction

A

Score <5 = labour unlikely
Score ≥8 = cervix ripe, high change of spontaneous labour/interventions to induce labour

118
Q

Methods of induction of labour

A
  • Membrane sweep (adjunct, not true method)
  • Vaginal prostaglandin (dinoprostone)
  • Oral prostaglandin (misoprostol)
  • Oxytocin infusion
  • Amniotomy
  • Cervical ripening balloon
119
Q

Induction of labour method if Bishop score ≤6

A

Vaginal prostaglandins or oral misoprostol

120
Q

When to consider mechanical methods (e.g. balloon catheter) for induction when Bishop ≤6

A

If woman higher risk of hyperstimulation or had previous C-section

121
Q

Induction of labour method if Bishop score >6

A

Amniotomy and IV oxytocin infusion

122
Q

Complications of induction of labour

A

Uterine hyperstimulation → fetal hypoxaemia and acidaemia, uterine rupture

123
Q

Management uterine hyperstimulation caused by induction of labour

A

Removing vaginal prostaglandins if possible, stopping oxytocin infusion id one has been started
Consider tocolysisFe

124
Q

Features intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy

A
  • Pruritis, typically worse palms, soles, and abdomen
  • Raised bilirubin - clinically detectable jaundice in 20%M
125
Q

Management intrahepatic cholestatis of pregnancy

A

IOL 37-38 weeks
Ursodeoxycholic acid
Vit K supp

126
Q

Complications intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy

A

Increased rate of stillbirth

127
Q

Monitoring in labour

A

FHR every 15 mins
Contractions every 30 mins
Maternal pulse every 60 mins
Maternal BP and temp every 4 hours
VE every 4 hours to check progression
Maternal urine for ketones and protein every 4 hours

128
Q

Stage 1 labour

A

From onset of true labour → cervical fully dilated

129
Q

Stage 2 labour

A

Full dilation → delivery of fetus

130
Q

Passive second stage labour

A

2nd stage but not pushing

131
Q

Active second stage

A

Active process of maternal pushing

132
Q

How long is too long second stage labour

A

1 hour - if longer, consider instrumental or section

133
Q

Criteria oligohydraminos

A

Less than 500ml at 32-36 weeks
AFI <5th percentile

134
Q

Causes oligohydraminos

A

PROM
Potter sequence (bilateral renal agenesis and pulmonary hypoplasia)
Intrauterine growth restriction
Post-term
Pre-eclampsia

135
Q

What is first degree perineal tear

A

Superficial damage with no muscle involvement

136
Q

Management first degree perineal tear

A

Do not require any repair

137
Q

What is second degree perineal tear

A

Injury to perineal muscle, but not involving anal sphincter

138
Q

Management second degree perineal tear

A

Suturing on ward by suitably experienced midwife or clinician

139
Q

What is third degree perineal tear

A

Injury to perineum involving anal sphincter complex (external +/- internal anal sphincter)

140
Q

What is 3a perineal tear

A

Less than 50% of external anal sphincter torn

141
Q

What is 3b perineal tear

A

More than 50% of external anal sphincter torn

142
Q

What is 3c perineal tear

A

Internal anal sphincter torn

143
Q

Management third degree perineal tear

A

Require repair in theatre

144
Q

What is fourth degree tear

A

Injury to perineum involving anal sphincter complex and rectal mucosa

145
Q

Management fourth degree tear

A

Repair in theatre

146
Q

Risk factors for perineal tears

A
  • Primigravida
  • Large babies
  • Precipitant labour
  • Shoulder dystocia
  • Forceps delivery
147
Q

What is placenta accreta

A

Attachment of the placenta to the myometrium, due to a defective decidua basalis

148
Q

Risk factors placenta accreta

A

Previous C-section
Placenta praevia

149
Q

Risk factors placenta praevia

A
  • Multiparity
  • Multiple pregnancy
  • Previous C-section
150
Q

Clinical features placenta praevia

A
  • Shock in proportion to visible loss
  • No pain
  • Uterus not tender
  • Lie and presentation may be abnormal
  • Fetal heart usually normal
  • Small bleeds before large
151
Q

Diagnosis of placenta praevia

A

Transvaginal ultrasound - improves accuracy of placental localisation and is considered safe

152
Q

What to avoid placenta praevia

A

Digital vaginal examination - may provoke severe haemorrhage

153
Q

Grade I placenta praevia

A

Placenta reaches lower segment but not internal os

154
Q

Grade II placenta praevia

A

Placenta reaches internal os but doesn’t cover it

155
Q

Grade III placenta praevia

A

Placenta covers internal os before dilation but not when dilated

156
Q

Grade IV placenta praevia

A

Placenta completely covers internal os

157
Q

Management low lying placenta at 20 week scan

A

Rescan at 32 weeks
No need to limit activity or intercourse unless bleed

158
Q

Management low lying placenta at 32 weeks

A

Scan every 2 weeks, with final scan 36-37 to determine method of delivery

159
Q

Management placenta praevia at 36-37 weeks

A

Elective section
If grade I, trial of vaginal delivery may be offered

160
Q

Management of known placenta praevia woman going into labour

A

Emergency C-section

161
Q

Management placenta praevia with bleeding

A

Admit
ABC approach to stabilise
If not able to stabilise, or if in labour/term reached → emergency C-section

162
Q

Risk factors placental abruption

A

Proteinuric hypertension
Cocaine use
Multiparity
Maternal trauma
Increasing maternal age

163
Q

Clinical features placental abruption

A

Shock out of keeping with visible loss
Pain constant
Tender, tense uterus
Normal lie and presentation
Fetal heart absent/distressed

164
Q

Coag probelms abruption vs praevia

A

Coag problems more common in abruption, rare in praevia

165
Q

Definition PPH

A

> 500ml blood loss after delivery

166
Q

What is primary PPH

A

Occurring within 24 hours

167
Q

Causes primary PPH

A
  • Tone (uterine atony) - vast majority
  • Trauma, e.g. perineal tear
  • Tissue (retained placenta)
  • Thrombin, e.g. clotting/bleeding disorder
168
Q

Fluids in PPH

A

Warmed crystalloid (until blood available)

169
Q

Mechanical management PPH

A
  • Palpate fundus and rub to stimulate contractions
  • Catheterise (prevent bladder distention, monitor UO)
170
Q

Medical management PPH

A
  • IV oxytocin - slow IV injection → IV infusion
  • Ergometrine - slow IV or IM
  • Carboprost IM
  • Misoprostol sublingual
171
Q

CI ergometrine for PPH

A

History of hypertension

172
Q

CI carboprost for PPH

A

History of asthma

173
Q

First line surgical management PPH

A

Intrauterine balloon tamponade

174
Q

Other surgical options PPH

A

B lynch suture
Ligation of uterine arteries or internal iliac arteries

175
Q

Management severe, uncontrolled PPH

A

Hysterectomy

176
Q

What is secondary PPH

A

Haemorrhage occurring 24 hours - 12 weeks

177
Q

Cause secondary PPH

A
  • Retained placental tissue
  • Endometritis
178
Q

Whats used to screen for postpartum depression

A

Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scalente

179
Q

Interpretation Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale

A

Score >13 indicates a depressive illness of varying severity

180
Q

Features baby blues

A
  • Typically 3-7 days after birth
  • More common in primips
  • Mothers anxious, tearful, irritable
181
Q

Management baby blues

A

Reassurance and support

182
Q

Timeline postnatal depression

A

Most cases start within a month and typically peaks at 3 months

183
Q

Management postnatal depression

A

Reassurance and support
CBT
SSRIs if severe symptoms

184
Q

SSRIs used in postnatal depression

A

Sertraline
Paroxetine

185
Q

Timeline puerperal psychosis

A

Onset usually within the first 2-3 weeks following birth

186
Q

Features puerperal psychosis

A

Severe swings in mood - similar to bipolar disorder
Disordered perception, e.g. auditory hallucinations

187
Q

Management puerperal psychosis

A

Admission to hospital usually required, ideally mother and baby unit

188
Q

Risk of recurrence puerperal psychosis in future pregnancies

189
Q

When is anaemia screening done in pregnancy

A
  • Booking visit
  • 28 weeks
190
Q

Cut off iron treatment first trimester

191
Q

Cut off iron treatment second/third trimester

192
Q

Cut off iron treatment postpartum

193
Q

Management anaemia in pregnancy

A

Oral ferrous sulfate or ferrous fumurate

Treatment continued for 3 months after iron deficiency is corrected to allow iron stores to be replenished

194
Q

Maternal complications diabetes

A
  • Polyhydraminos
  • Preterm labour
195
Q

Neonatal complications diabetes

A

Macrosomia
Hypoglycaemia
RDS
Polycythaemia → jaundice
Congenital malformations
Stillbirth
Hypomagnesaemia
Hypocalcaemia
Shoulder dystocia

196
Q

What congenital malformations at increased risk in diabetes

A
  • Sacral agenesis
  • CNS malformations
  • CVS malformations, hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
197
Q

Investigation suspected DVT in pregnancy

A

Compression duplex ultrasound

198
Q

Investigation suspected PE in pregnancy

A
  • ECG and CXR in all patients
  • In women who also have symptoms and signs of DVT, compression duplex ultrasound, and if positive no further investigation needed
  • If not, CT or V/Q scan
199
Q

Risk of CTPA in pregnancy

A

Slightly increased lifetime risk of maternal breast cancer (breast tissue more sensitive to effects of radiation)

200
Q

Risk V/Q scanning in pregnancy

A

Slightly increased risk of childhood cancer

201
Q

When does acute fatty liver of pregnancy occur

A

Abdominal pain
Nausea and vomiting
Headache
Jaundice
Hypoglycaemia

202
Q

LFTs in acute fatty liver of pregnancy

A

ALT elevated >500

203
Q

Management acute fatty liver of pregnancy

A

Supportive care
Once stabilised, delivery is definitive management

204
Q

What jaundice causing conditions may be exacerbated in pregnancy

A

Gilbert’s
Dubin-Johnson

205
Q

Maternal risks obesity in pregnancy

A
  • Miscarriage
  • VTE
  • Gestational diabetes
  • Pre-eclampsia
  • Dysfunctional labour, induced labour
  • Postpartum haemorrhage
  • Wound infections
206
Q

Fetal risks maternal obesity

A
  • Congenital anomaly
  • Prematurity
  • Macrosomia
  • Stillbirth
  • Increased risk of developing obesity and metabolic disorders in childhood
  • Neonatal death
207
Q

Management obesity in pregnancy

A
  • 5mg folic acid
  • Screen for GD

Should not loose weight in pregnancy

208
Q

Management BMI ≥35 in pregnancy

A

Should give birth consultant-led obstetric unit

209
Q

Management BMI ≥40 in pregnancy

A

Antenatal consultation with obstetric anaesthetist and plan made

210
Q

Risks of smoking in pregnancy

A
  • Miscarriage
  • Preterm labour
  • Stillbirth
  • IUGR
  • Sudden unexpected death in infancy
211
Q

Features fetal alcohol syndrome

A
  • Learning difficulties
  • Characteristic facies
  • IUGR and postnatal restricted growth
212
Q

Characteristic facies FAS

A
  • Smooth philtrum
  • Thin vermillion
  • Small palpebral fissures
  • Epicanthic folds
  • Microcephaly
213
Q

Maternal risks cocaine use during pregnancy

A

Hypertension in preg, inc pre-E
Placental abruption

214
Q

Fetal risks cocaine use during preg

A

NAS
Prematurity

215
Q

Fetal complications PROM

A

Prematurity
Infection
Pulmonary hypoplasia

216
Q

Maternal complications PROM

A

Chorioamnionitis

217
Q

How to confirm PROM

A

Sterile speculum to look for pooling of amniotic fluid in posterior vaginal vault.
If pooling of fluid not observed, test fluid for PAMG-1 or IGF-1

218
Q

Management PROM

A

Admission
Regular observations to ensure chorioamnionitis not developing
Oral antibiotics
Antenatal corticosteroids
Consider delivery at 34 weeks

219
Q

Antibiotic prophylaxis in PROM

A

Oral erythromycin for 10 days

220
Q

Definition puerperal pyrexia

A

Temp >38 in first 14 days following delivery

221
Q

Causes puerperal pyrexia

A
  • Endometritis
  • UTI
  • Wound infections (perineal tears, C-section)
  • Mastitis
  • VTE
222
Q

Management endometritis

A

Admission for IV antibiotics

223
Q

IV antibiotics in endometritis

A

Clindamycin and gentamicin until afebrile for >24 hours

224
Q

Investigations RFM if past 28 weeks

A

Handheld doppler initially
If no fetal heartbeat, immediate ultrasound
If fetal heartbeat, CTG for at least 20 minutes
If concern remains despite normal CTG, USS within 24 hours

225
Q

Investigation RFM 24-28 weeks

A

Doppler to confirm fetal heartbeat

226
Q

Investigation RFM under 24 weeks

A

If movements felt before, handheld doppler

227
Q

Investigation never felt fetal movements at 24 weeks

A

Referral to FMU

228
Q

Screening for women at risk of rhesus disease of newborn

A

Test for D antibodies in all rh -ve women at booking

229
Q

Limitation of anti-D

A

Prophylaxis only - once sensitisation has occurred it is irreversible

230
Q

Management sensitising event in rhesus -ve mother in 2nd/3rd trimester

A

Give large dose of anti-D
Perform Kleihauer test

231
Q

Events requiring anti-D in Rh -ve mother

A
  • Delivery of rh +ve infant, if live or stillborn
  • Any termination of pregnancy
  • Miscarriage if gestation >12 weeks
  • Ectopic pregnancy managed surgically
  • ECV
  • Antepartum haemorrhage
  • Amnio, CVS, fetal blood sampling
  • Abdo trauma
232
Q

Tests for all babies born to Rh -ve mother

A

Cord blood at delivery for FBC, blood group, and direct Coombs

233
Q

Features rhesus disease of fetus

A
  • Oedema (hydrops)
  • Jaundice
  • Anaemia
  • Hepatosplenomegaly
  • Kernicterus
  • Treatment - transfusions, UV phototherapy
234
Q

RA symptoms in pregnancy

A

Tend to improve, but only resolve in small minority
Patients tend to have flare in minority

235
Q

RA drugs not safe in pregnancy

A

Methotrexate - needs to stop at least 6 months before conception
Leflunomide

236
Q

RA drugs safe in pregnancy

A

Sulfasalazine
Hydroxychloroquine
Low-dose corticosteroids
NSAIDs until 32 weeks

237
Q

Specialist input required RA in pregnancy

A

Need referring to obstetric anaesthetist due to risk of atlanto-axial subluxation

238
Q

What gestation is rubella infection dangerous

A

Highest risk 8-10 weeks (90%)
Damage rare after 16 weeks

239
Q

Features congenital rubella syndrome

A
  • Sensorineural deafness
  • Congenital cataracts
  • Congenital heart disease
  • Growth retardation
  • Hepatosplenomegaly
  • Purpuric skin lesions
  • Salt and pepper chorioretinitis
  • Micropthalmia
  • CP
240
Q

Investigation suspected exposure to rubella in pregnancy

A

IgM antibodies

241
Q

Risk factors shoulder dystocia

A
  • Fetal macrosomia
  • High maternal BMI
  • Diabetes mellitus
  • Prolonged labour
242
Q

First line management shoulder dystocia

243
Q

Other management options shoulder dystocia

A

Symphysiotomy
Zavanelli manoeuvre

244
Q

Normal symphysis fundal height

A

Gestation +/- 2cm

245
Q

Complications mono mono twins

A
  • Increased spontaneous miscarriage and perinatal mortality
  • Increased malformations, IUGR, prematurity
  • Twin to twin transfusion
246
Q

Predisposing factors dizygotic twins

A

Previous twins
Family history
Increasing maternal age
Multigravida
Induced ovulation and IVF
Race

247
Q

Antenatal complications twins

A

Polyhydraminos
Pregnancy induced hypertension
Anaemia
Antepartum haemorrhage

248
Q

Fetal complications twins

A

Prematurity
Small for dates babies
Malformation

249
Q

Labour complication twins

A

PPH
Malpresentation
Cord prolapse/entanglement

250
Q

Risk factors cord prolapse

A
  • Prematurity
  • Multiparity
  • Polyhydraminos
  • Twin pregnancy
  • Cephalopelvic disproportion
  • Abnormal presentation

Around 50% occur at ARM

251
Q

Features cord prolapse

A

Fetal HR abnormal
Cord palpable vaginally/visible beyond level of introitus

252
Q

Immediate management cord prolapse

A

Presenting part may be pushed back into uterus
If cord past level of introitus, minimal handling and kept warm and moist to avoid vasospasm
‘All fours’ until prep for immediate C-section carried out

253
Q

Mode of delivery cord prolapse

A

C-section

Instrumental possible if cervix dilated and head low

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