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Obstetrics Flashcards

1
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Why is foetal monitoring important?

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Identify a baby at risk of dying in utero

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How might you monitor a foetus?

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Pinard stethoscope
Hand held doppler - intermittent auscultation for low risk mothers
Cardiotocography for high risk mothers - continuous - measures FHR and uterine contractions

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What might you see on abnormal CTG?

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FHR variability

Accelerations/decelerations - early/variable/late

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How can you get the true beat-to-beat FHR? When can you obtain it?

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Fetal ECG

Only in labour (is invasive) when cervix is >2cm dilated

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A fetal magneto cardiogram is a non invasive high resolution device that can accurately analyse the foetal heart. Problems with it?

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Expensive and big
Shield environment
Skilled technician

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Analgesia used in labour?

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Simple - paracetamol/codeine
Opioids (IM/IV morphine, diamorphine, pethidine)
Entonox - half O2 and N2O
Epidural

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Where an epidural be administered?

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L3/4 space - Tuffier’s line at level of iliac crest

Epidural space - between dura and vertebral body

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When to administer epidural? When not to (C/I)

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Maternal request
maternal disease
Augmented labour - multiple births, induced, instrumental/operative labour likely
Not: maternal refusal, allergy, local infection

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Why is epidural good?

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Superior analgesia, maternal satisfaction

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What sort of anaesthesia might you use for a caesarean section?

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Spinal or general but prefer spinal

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When might you administer GA for C section?

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Imminent threat to mother/foetus
C/I to regional
Maternal preference

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A 28 year old lady is 27 weeks pregnant (24+) presents with vaginal bleeding. What is this referred to as? What might cause it?

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Antepartum haemorrhage - bleeding from genital tract after 24 weeks pregnancy, prior to delivery of fetus
Placental abruption, placenta praevi
Ectropion of cervix (trauma to cervical columnar cells causes bleeding)

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A 30 year old is 32 weeks pregnant and has a 3 week hx of intermitant painless bleeds, which have become more frequent and heavier over time. Examination is normal apart from that the foetus lying transverse(/breech). Likely dx? Cause?

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Placenta praevi - placenta implanted in lower segment of uterus - can be in lower segment (types I-II) or partially (III) or completely covering os (IV).
Aetiology unknown - twins, previous hx, C-section scar
Thought that in early pregnancy the upper part of uterus grows faster. Usually a praevi corrects itself - lower segment grows and placenta ‘moves upwards’

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Complications of praevi?

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Low lying placenta obstructs engagement of head
Placenta accrete - placenta implants into deeper endometrium/myometrium eg previous C section scar
Placenta percreta - placenta penetrates through uterine wall into surrounding abdominal structures eg bladder

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Ix of suspected praevi?

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NEVER DO VAGINAL EXAM - can provoke massive bleeding
USS - if <2cm from os after 32 weeks - like to be praevi at term
3D doppler USS to determine if accreta
Assess fetal/maternal well-being - CTG/FBC/clotting

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Management of praevi?

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Anti-D of Rh -ve
IV access, cross match
Nurse in left lateral position
If asymptomatic - delay birth til 37 weeks
If <34wks - steroids
Elective C section at 37-38 weeks by most senior person (Lower segment - LSCS) - if grade III/IV. Vaginal delivery if grade I
Prepare for haemorrhage - compression w/ Rusch balloon or hysterectomy

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A 35 week pregnant lady has a 1 day hx of painful bleeding. O/E she is tachycardic, hypotensive, and has a tender, tense, woody hard uterus. Fetal heart beat seems abnormal. Lie is normal.

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Placental abruption - part/all of placenta separates before the delivery of foetus
Causes: autoimmune disease
IUGR
Pre-eclampsia - proteinuric hypertension
Multiparity
maternal trauma, smoking/cocaine use
hx of abruptions
Bleeding due to separation. Pain due to uterine contractions
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Investigations of placental abruption?

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CTG - establish fetal wellbeing (decelerations)
USS - r/o praevi
Bloods: FBC, U&E, coagulation, cross match

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Rx of placental abruption?

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Assessment/resuscitation: IV fluids
Nurse in left lateral position
Steroids (<34 wks)
Blood transfusion
Opiate analgesia
Anti-D if Rh -ve
Delivery: Emergency C section if fetal ditress
Labour w/ amniotomy if no fetal ditress and gestation >37wks
If <37 weeks and no distress - D/C but now high risk

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Apart from praevia and abrption, name some others causes of antepartum haemorrhage

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Undermined origin
Uterine rupture - sudden stop in contraction and fetal distress
Vasa praevi - fetal blood vessels run in membrane infront of presenting part - fetal distress - brisk painless bleeding at ROM
Gynae (cervical carcinoma/polyps)

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21
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Define a post partum haemorrhage

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> 500mL blood loss <24h after delivery

or 1000mL after C section

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Describe the causes of PPH

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Tone - uterine atony in prolonged labour or retained placenta
Trauma - injury to birth canal eg w/ instrumental delivery - vaginal tear/cervical tear
Tissue - retained placenta/fetus - partial separation - blood accumulates in uterus
Thrombin - rare coagulopathy or consumption coagulopathy - DIC/shock as coagualtio factors used up in labour
RF: large baby, rapid progression, oxytocin can increase BP

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23
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How can PPH be prevented?

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Use of oxytocin in 3rd stage of labour

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24
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Management of PPH?

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IV access
Nurse flat
Remove placenta if bleeding or not expelled after 60mins
Uterine cause - IV oxytocin to contract uterus
Uterine atony - prostaglandin F2a into myometrium
Examine uterine cavity for retained fragments/cervix/vagina for tears
Surgery - Rusch balloon if bleeding from placental bed
Uterine artery embolization, hystrerectomy as last resort, brace suture

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What is secondary PPH? How might it present?

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Excessive blood loss between 24h and 6 weeks after delivery.
Tender uterus, os open

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Causes of secondary PPH?

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Endometritis, gynae pathology, gestational trophoblastic disease

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Dx and Rx of secondary PPH?

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Vaginal swabs, FBC, USS, biopsy and histology - r/o gestational trophoblastic disease
Abx
If heavy bleeding - ERPC

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What are the cardiovascular changes in pregnancy?

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Increase in plasma vol, CO, stroke vol, heart rate
Decrease in serum albumin con/colloid oncotic P
Venous return interfered with -> ankle oedema, varicose veins
Increase in coagulation factors and fibrinogen
Compression of inferior vena cava by uterus (aorto-caval compression) –> supine hypotension

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What are the GI cahnages in pregnancy?

Biochemical:

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N&V
Delayed gastric emptying
Prolonged small bowel transit time
GORD

Biochem: Ca requirement increase - transported to placenta. Serum Ca & phosphate fall, gut absorption increases (increased 1,25-DiOH vit D

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Renal change in pregnancy?

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Increase renal blood flow
Increased GFR
Salt & water reabsorption reabsorption increased by elevated sex steroid hormones
Urinary protein loss

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Hepatic changes in pregnancy?

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changes in oxidative liver enzymes eg cytochrome P450
Normal hepatic flow
ALP rises, albumin falls

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Pulmonary changes in pregnancy?

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Increase in tidal vol and minute ventilation

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33
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What does hCG do? What secretes

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Signals presence of blastocyst and prevents breakdown of corpus luteum - synthesises progestins until placeta forms
Trophoblast cells of blastocyst secretes around day 6-7

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Significance of progestins?

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Myometrial quiescence - prevents contracting too early
Prepares uterus for implantation
(mifepristone will terminate)
Placenta continues to produce progesterones until baby delivered

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Significant of oestrogens?

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Change in cardiovascular system
fetal wellbeing
Increase breast growth
Pituitary to secrete prolactin

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36
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Hormones in milk production?

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Prolactin - production

Oxytocin - ejection

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Why is the fetus not rejected?

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Extra-villus trophoblast has modified self-non self markers - HLA-G/E
Synctiotrophoblast unlikely to stimulate maternal response

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What is the window of implantation?

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Day 20-24 in cycle

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What does the placenta form after implantation? What facilitates it?

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Floating and anchoring villi

By fetal cytotrophoblasts in hypoxic conditions

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Describe the uteroplacental circulation. Failure of spiral arteries causes?

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Spiral arteries supply placental bed - become tortuous, dilated and les elastic by trophoblast invasion - failure causes pre-eclampsia, IUGR
Maternal blood through intervillous space
Fetal blood –> chorionic plate –> basal plate –> uterine vein

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Describe fetoplacental circualtion

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1 umbilical vein from placenta –> IVC in fetus and circulated and 2 umbilical arteries carry deoxygenatwed blood from fetus to placenta
Matrnal and fetal blood streams flow side by side in opposite directions

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What is the function of the placenta?

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Anchor fetus
Gaseous and nutrient exchange
Endocrine organ - hCG, oestrogens and progesterone
Barrier of infection of blood bourne diseases but syphilis, parvovirus, hep B/c, cytomegalovirus cross and infect fetus

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Significance of progesterone

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Decrease smooth muscle contractility

Raise body temp

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44
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Skin changes in pregnancy?

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Linea nigra
Striae
Chloasma - brown pigmentation of skin
Palmar erythema

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What is in stage 1 of labour?

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From onset to full cervical dilation
Latent phase - 0-3cm
Active phase - 3-10cm, 1cm/hr

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46
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Possible interventions at stage 1 of labour?

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Membrane sweep
Prostaglandin pessary
Oxytocin

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47
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What is engagement?

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When head accommodates 2 fingers (2/5) above pubic symphysis

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48
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What are the mechanical factors of labour?

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The power - uterine contraction - pulls cervix up (effacement)
The pelvis/planes (11x11cm)
The passenger - oblong head w/ bones not fused - fontanelles and sutures

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49
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What is attitude?

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Degree of flexion if head - ideal is maximal flexion

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What is presentation?

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Part of foetus that occupies lower segment ie cephalic/breech

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What is presenting part?

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Lowest part of fetus palpable on vaginal exam (cephalic = vertex) but smaller degree of flexion –> face/brow

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52
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How is the fetus positioned usually? How might it be and what would this mean?

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Occiput-anterior (face down)
Could be occiput-posterior - difficulty
Occipito-transverse - non rotation and needs assistance

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53
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Describe what marks the initiating of labour

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Involunatry contractions of uterine smooth muscle in 3rd trimester - Braxton Hick contractiosn
Fetal prostaglandin production and oxytocin release
Labour = painful regular contractions - effacement/dilatation of cervix & shortening
Show- shedding of mucous plug
Rupture of membranes

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54
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What is cervical ripening/effacement?

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When normal tubular cervix drawn up into lower segment until it is flat
Accompanied by show - mucus plug and release of membranes

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55
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How does the fetus and hormones stimulate a positive feedback throughout labour?

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Fetus pushes down –> pressure on cervix
Prostaglandin released as muscles stretched –> release of oxytocin
Elevates Ca conc –> higher contractility

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56
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Describe the 2nd stage of labour

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From full dilation to delivery of fetus
1 hr
Passive stage: full dilation until head reaches pelvic floor
Active stage: mother pushing, bearing down

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57
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Why might the second stage of labour be delayed?

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Brow/face/shoulder presentation

Transverse/OP/OT position

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Describe 3rd stage of labour

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From deliver of foetus to delivery of placenta & membranes
Active - oxytocin, cord clamping after 1 minute, cord traction
Physiological - clamp cord after pulsations stops
Uterine muscles contract and compress blood vessels
Blood loss <500mL
Prolonged if >30 mins active, >60 mins physiological

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How is the progress of labour monitored?

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FHR monitored every 15 mins or continuous by CTG
Contractiosn assessed every 30mins
Partogram - dilation of cervix, descent of head
Laert/action lines - indicates slow progress
Maternal pulse rate assessed every 60 min
Maternal BP & temp checked 4hourly
VE (vaginal exam) offered every 4 hours
offered
Urine checked for ketones & protein every 4 hours

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Common causes of failure to progress?

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Insufficient uterine action
Hyperactive uterine action - excessively strong contractions
Inefficient uterine action in nulliparous women
Malpresentation
Small pelvis

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Rx of Insufficent uterine power?

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Augmentation - amniotomy then oxytocin

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62
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Rx for hyperactive uterine action?

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If no abruption - tocolytic eg IV/SC salbutamol

If fetal distress - emergency LSCS

63
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Rx for inefficient uterine action in nulliparous women?

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1st stage: artificial membrane sweep, IV oxtocin (no full dilation by 2 hrs)
If not FD by 12-16 hrs - C section
Poor descent in 2nd stage: oxytocin
If 2nd stage lasting longer than 1 hr: episiotomy (head pushing on perineum)
If fetal distress in 2nd stage/maternal distress –> traction w/ ventouse/Kielland’s forceps

64
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Which malpresentation would you use instrumental delivery?

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OP/OT

65
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Which malpresentation would you have a LSCS?

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Brow/Face

66
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What are the indications for induction of labour?

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Prolonged pregnancy (>12 days)
?IUGR
Pre term membrane rupture
Pre-eclampsia
Medical disease - HTN/diabetes >38 weeks
67
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How is labour induced?

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Cervical sweep to strip membranes
IV prostaglandin
Amniotomy w/ amnihook (breaking waters)
Oxytocin infusion if labour not started in 2 hrs

68
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Define the lie of the foetus?

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The relationship of the foetus to the long axis of the uterus

69
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Cause of abnormal lie/malpresentation?

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More room to move - polyhydramnios
Structural abnormailites eg uterine/foetus/twins
Conditions preventing engagement eg praevi/tumours

70
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Complications of malpresentions?

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No labour
Uterine rupture - fetus/mother at risk
Cord prolapse

71
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Head is in flank. What lie?

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Transverse

72
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Head is in iliac fossa. What lie?

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Oblique

73
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Management of malpresentation?

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After 37 wks: USS for cause
C section
External cephalic version is option

74
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Pregnant lady with upper abdo discomfort. O/E head is ballottable at fundus and USS confirms. What lie? Management?

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Breech
External cephalic conversion
CTG
anti-D given to Rh -ve
C section if ECV fails
75
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In an antenatal clinic, a 31 year old pregnant lady present with drowsiness, some visual disturbances and N&V. She is hypertensive and has some oedema in hr ankles. She has some epigastric tenderness. Urine dip stick shows proteinuria. Likely dx and cause?

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Pre-eclampsia - disease of placenta - characterised by pregnancy-indiced hypertension & proteinuria (>0.3g/24hr)
Aetiology: hypertensive in a previous pregnancy
nullipairty
Obesity
Extremes if maternal age
Microvascular disease - HTN, renal disease, diabetes, autoimmune disease eg antiphospholipid syndrome/SLE
CKD
High BMI
Multiple pregnancy
Family hx

76
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Describe stage 1 of pre-eclampsia

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Incomplete trophoblastic invasion into spiral arterioles and atherosis of spiral artery –> reduced spiral artery/uteroplacental blood flow –> ishaemic placenta –> inflammatory response

77
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Describe stage 2 of pre-eclampsia

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Endothelial damage from inflammation. causes:
Increased vascular permeability –> oedema/proteinuria
Vasoconstriction –> HTN, eclampsia, liver damage
Clotting abnormality

78
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Classification of pre-eclampsia?

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Mild: Proteinuria and HTN
Moderate: Proteinuria and severe HTN. No complications
Severe: Proteinuria, HTN <34 wks. Maternal complications

79
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What are the complications of pre-eclampsia in mothers?

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Eclampsia: tonic clonic seizure from cerebral vasospasm
Cerebrovascular haemorrhage
Placental abruption, intra abdo haemorrhage
HELLP syndrome (Haemolysis - dark urine, Elevated liver enzymes, Low Platelet count)
Renal failure
Pulmonary oedema
Cardiac failure

80
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Fetal complications of pre-eclampsia?

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IUGR –> preterm delivery

Risk of placental abruption

81
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Ix for pre-eclampsia?

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Urinalysis: proteinuria and protein:creatinine ratio of >30mg/nmol
Bloods: elevated uric acid/Hb
Fall in platelets (HELLP)
Deranged LFTs
USS for foetus
Umbilical artery Doppler at 23 weeks
If abnormal - CTG
BP
82
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How is pre-eclampsia prevented?

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75mg aspirin before 16 wks

83
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Management of pre-eclampsia?

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Antihypertensives - PO labetalol (if severe - IV labetalol, PO nifedipine)
Mg sulphate (esp is eclampsia/HELLP)
Steroids - promote fetal pulmonary maturity if moderate/severe
Delivery by 37 weeks if mild but 34-36 weeks in moderate/severe
If fetal distress <34 weeks - C section

84
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Long term management of pre-eclampsia

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BP monitoring

85
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If a woman wants to get pregnant but has a medical condition, what should you tell her?

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Optimise disease control
Safe drug therapy
Agree care plan - MDT
Advise risks
Contraception
86
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Ante-partum management of medical condition?

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Obstetrician w/ expertise in medical problems and physician w/ expertise in pregnancy + nurse/midwife specialist

87
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Risk of anaemia in pregnancy and rx?

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Low birth weight
B12 injections
Screened at booking visit (8-10 weeks) & ar 28 weeks
Hb cut offs for oral iron: <11 at booking visit, <10.5 at 28 weeks

88
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Management of CVD in pregnancy?

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Echo

Anticoagualtion if prothetic valves

89
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Pregnant lady in third trimester presents with pruritus on palms & soles, raised bilirubin. LFTs are deranged. Dx? Risk? Management?

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Obstetric intrahepatic cholestasis
Stillbirth/premature labour
Rx: ursodeoxycholic acid, vitamin K if prolonged clotting
Monitor LFTs
Induce at 37 weeks
90
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Risks of maternal hyperthyroidism? Management?

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Maternal: thyroid crisis w/ cardiac failure
Fetal: thyrotoxicosis from anti-TSH
Rx: Propylthiouracil

91
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Risk and Rx of hypothyroidism?

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Early fetal loss and impaired neurodevelopment

Rx: adequate replacement w/ levothyroxine in 1st trimester

92
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Risks of renal disease in pregnancy?

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Pre-eclampsia
IUGR
Premature delivery
Severe HTN

93
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Risks of epilepsy in pregnancy? Rx?

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Sudden Unexplained Death in Epilepsy (SUDEP - esp if not taking anticonvulsants
If on valproate - teratogenic - spina bifida, phenytoin - cleft palate
Rx: Preconception: high dose folic acid
Screen for fetal abnormalities
AED mnonotherapy
Levitiracetem (Keppra) to control seizures or lamotrigine

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Why might a pregnant woman get a DVT/PE? Ix? Rx?

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Haematological changes - increased clotting factors: VII, VIII, X & fibrinogen, decrease in protein S
Uterus compresses IVC -> venous stasis in legs
(hypercoagulable state)
Ix: DVT - Doppler USS, PE: VQ scan or CTPA
RX: LMWH SC

95
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Why would you not give warfarin in pregnancy?

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Crosses placenta and causes fetal abnormalities and intracranial bleeding

96
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What is gestational diabetes?

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carbohydrate intolerance diagnosed in pregnancy

Fasting glucose >7.0mmol/L or >7.8 2hr after 75g glucose load

97
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RF for gestational diabetes?

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History of gestational diabetes
Previous large (macrosomic) foetus
FHx - 1st degree relative
High BMI (>30)
Glycosuria
Family origin - south Asian, black Caribbean, middle eastern
98
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Why do pregnant women develop diabtetes?

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Decreased glucose tolerance

Kidneys excrete glucose at lower threshold

99
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Fetal complications of gestational diabtetes?

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Cardiac/neural tube defects
Preterm labour - lung prematurity
Macrosomnia and large fetus –> risk of shoulder dystocia
Featl distress

100
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Maternal complications of gestational diabetes?

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DKA
hypoglycaemia
HTN and pre-eclampsia
C section
diabetic retinopathy/nephropathy
101
Q

Management of pre existing diabetes in pregnancy?

A

Antenatal consultant led w/ MDT, education, weight kiss if BMI > 27
Check: renal function, BP, retinae
Stop oral hypoglycaemic agents (apart from metformin)
Folic acid - from preconception to 12 weeks
labetalol if antihypertensive needed
Monitor glucose levels (keep <6mmol/L), HbA1c <48
Fetus: normal scans, echocardiography
Aspirin after 12 weeks
(prevent pre-eclampsia)
Detailed anomaly scan at 20 weeks (esp heart chambers)
Delivery at 39 weeks - offer C section

102
Q

Management of gestational diabetes

A

Ix: OGTT at booking & 24 weeks if previous history/risk factors.
Ix: Fasting glucose >5.6, 2 hour glucose >7.8
Mx: Joint diabetes & antenatal clinic
Diet advice
Monitor glucose levels
Metformin if glucose not in range after 1-2 weeks
Then add Insulin if high fasting glucose (>7) or if still not being controlled
If plasma level between 6-6.9: offer insulin (evidence if polyhydramnios & macrosomnia)
Glibenclamide if cannot tolerate metformin
Postnatal: discontinue insulin, GTT at 3 mo

103
Q

Risks and management of herpes simplex in pregnancy?

A

Vertical transmission if vesicales present

If within 6 weeks of delivery - C/S

104
Q

Risks of Group A Streptococcus and rx?

A

Perinatal sepsis, chorioamnionitis

Rx: IV Abx

105
Q

Concern of Step B infection in pregnancy? Treatment?

A

It is a commensal in birth canal - causing early onset neonatal sepsis
Treat risk factors if previously infected child, maternal fever in labour (give IV penicillin)

106
Q

Risks of HIV in pregnancy and treatment?

A

Risks: IUGR, still birth, pre-eclampsia, prematurity (risk of gestational DM)
Rx: All pregnant women screened for HIV
prevent vertical transmission, maternal/neonatal ART
Elective C/S with zidovudine infusion
Vaginal delivery if viral load <50 at 36 weeks
PO zidovudine to neonate if maternal viral load was > 50
Avoid breast feeding

107
Q

How would maternal parvovirus B19 affect the neonate?

A

Aplastic anaemia

108
Q

How would maternal toxoplasmosis affect the neonate?

A

LD, convuslions, visual defects

109
Q

How would maternal Rubella affect the neonate?

A

Cardiac defects, sensorineural deafness, visual defects (congenital cataracts, ‘salt & pepper’ choroidoretinitis, purpuric skin lesions, micophthalmia), cerebral palsy
Dx: check IgM for togavirus & parvovirus B19 (similar)
Rx: If no immunity deomstrated - stay away from people with rubella, offer MMR vaccine post natal period

110
Q

How would maternal CMV affect the neonate?

A

IUGR, neurological damage, pneumonia

111
Q

Describe the routine USS in pregnant

A

8-14 weeks - dating, pregnancy site, multiple pregnancy?

18-21 weeks - anomaly scan

112
Q

When would there be a detailed cardiac scan?

A

Increased risk of defects: DM, hx of congenital disease, chromosomal abnormalities

113
Q

How is Down’s syndrome screened for? (And T13/18)

A

Combined test - nuchal translucency and PaPP-A and b-hCG (11-14 weeks)
Quadruple test - B-hCG, AFP, Inhibin-A, free estriol 3 (after 14 weeks)

114
Q

How is Down’s diagnosed in pregnancy?

A

Amniocentesis - from 14 weeks

Chorionic villus sampling 11-15 weeks

115
Q

Risk of CVS?

A

Slightly higher rate of miscarriage

116
Q

A 18 year old sexually active girl presents with vaginal bleeding, hyperemesis, pelvic pain , large uterusand high B-hCG. Likely dx? Types?

A

Gestational trophoblastic disease
Often beign hydatiform moles - benign tumour tumour of trophoblastic material. Empty egg fertilized by single sperm and it duplicates on its own - ie all 46 chrms from paternal
Can be partial - triploid (2x sperm, 1 oocyte - ie 69 XXY)
Complete - Haploid (1 x sperm, empty oocyte)
Invasive - locally/metastatic
Mx: urgent referral specialist centre - evacuation of uterus, effective contraception to avoid pregnancy in next 12 months

117
Q

Risks of gestational trophoblastic disease and management?

A

Metastatic choriocarcinoma - often to lung
ERPC
Serial B-hCG (check if removed as mole continue to produce B-hCG)
If invasive - assess risk, chemo/radiotherapy

118
Q

Risk of alcoholism in pregnancy?

A

Fetal alcohol syndrome

119
Q

Risk of tobacco in pregnancy?

A

Miscarriage
Prematurity
prelabour rupture of membranes
Abruption and praevi

120
Q

Risk of cocaine use in pregnancy?

A

Placental abruption

121
Q

Pregnant lady has UTI. Rx and why?

A

Nitrofurantoin as trimethoprim is folate antagonist (so may cause defects eg spina bifida in foetus)

122
Q

Some drugs to NOT USE in pregnancy?>

A 
Statins
Warfarin
Methotrexate
Valproate
Hormones
123
Q

What is low for birthweight?

A

Under 2.5kg

124
Q

Define small for dates

A

10% below 10th centile

125
Q

What is intrauterine growth restriction

A

Implies compromise - growth slowed and take sinto account constitutional factors

126
Q

Why might there be IUGR?

A

Constitutional - low maternal weight/height, nullipairty
Pre-eclampsia - high resistance in spiral arteries - poor perfusion
Multiple pregnancy
Smoking/drug use
Infection
Maternal obesity/diabetes

127
Q

Fetal adaptions to IUGR? Complications?

A 
Reduced fetal movements
Oligohydramnios
Cerebal palsy
Preterm delivery
Cardiac defects
128
Q

Investigations for IUGR?

A

Hx - previous birthweights, complications
Exam: serial symphysis fundal heights. If SF height >2cm less gestation (wks) - do serial USS
End diastolic flow Doppler US - if present = good perfusion
Amniocentesis (infection test)
CTG of fetal distress

129
Q

Management of IUGR?

A

Review in antenatal clinic
High resistance Doppler - see abnormal flow
Term: Labour induction and C section
Preterm: If >36wk - CTG and induce, <36 weeks - repeat twice weekly
Severe abnormality: <34 weeks - steroids, daily CTG, fetal Doppler
>34 weeks - CTG, LSCS delivery

130
Q

What is macrosomnia?

A

Weught over 90th centile

131
Q

Causes for macrosomia?

A

Gestational diabetes –> insulin release –> fetal pancreatic islet cell hyperplasia –> hyperinsulinaemia and fat deposition

132
Q

Complications of macrosomnia?

A

Polyhydramnios
Shoulder dystocia due to increased fat around shoulders
Fetal distress in labour and death
Post partum hypoglycaemia and hyperbilirubinaemia

133
Q

How should a macrosomnic foetus be monitored?

A

Usual scans
Echo for cardiac defects
GTT

134
Q

Management of macrosomnia

A

Control diabetes
Delivery at 39 wks
C section if fetus >4kg
During labour - glucose levels maintained using sliding scale of insulin and dextrose

135
Q

Risk for neonate if macrosomnic? Advice?

A

Hypoglycaemia, resp distress

Breastfeed

136
Q

A premature infant is born before?

A

37 weeks
259 days afterLMP
245 days after conception

137
Q

A LBW infant is?

A

<2500g at birth
VLBW: <1500g
ELBW: <1000g

138
Q

Complications of prematurity?

A 
Developmental delay
Visual impairment
Chronic lung disease 
Hypothermia, feeding probslems, infection, jaundice
respiratory distress syndrome
Cerebral palsy
Retinopathy of newborn, hearing problems
139
Q

How could survival rates be improved in prematurity?

A 
Antenatal steroids
Artificial surfactant
Ventilation
Nutrition
Abx
140
Q

Risk factors for prematurity?

A 
Preterm labour/PROM, amnionitis
Medical disorders
Multiple pregnancy
APH
UTI
141
Q

How is prematurity diagnosed?

A

Persistent uterine activity and cervical dilation/effacement

142
Q

How can prematurity be assessed?

A

Screen asyptomatic high risk women

Qualitative fetal fibronectin test - may indicate disruption of attachment of membranes to decidua

143
Q

Management of prematurity?

A

IM/Pessary progesterones
Tocolysis/steroids
Decide best route of delivery
Plan w/ neonatologists

144
Q

What is the puerperium?

A

Delivery to placenta to 6 weeks following birth

145
Q

What si the post natal period?

A

No less than 10 days after birth where a midwife attends upon a woman and baby. This may be longer if the midwife deems it necessary

146
Q

Common causes of maternal death after childbirth?

A

VTE/thrombosis
Influenza
Sepsis, DIC and mutli-organ failure
Suicide

147
Q

What is maternal death?

A

Death of woman during puerperium through causes related to, or aggravated by the pregnancy or its management

148
Q

What is direct maternal death?

A

Death relating from obstetric complications of pregnancy, labour or puerperium

149
Q

What is indirect maternal death?

A

Death resulting from pre-existing disease/disease that developed in pregnancy but not a result of obstetric causes

150
Q

Mother of recently born infant feels exhausted, unable to cope, overwhelming anxiety, is tearful for no reason, reduced appetite, struggles to bond with the baby. What is likely diagnosis and how should it be assessed?

A

Post natal depression
Psych hx
physical wellbeing - weight, smoking, health problems
Alcohol/drug misuse
Woman’s attitude towards pregnancy and any probloems
mother-baby relationship

151
Q

RF for postnatal depression?

A

Past/present mental health problems
Poor social support/isolation
Family history of mental health conditions
Domestic/childhood abuse

152
Q

Factors that may impede detection of post natal depression?

A 
Fear of treatment
Fear of children being taken away
Stigma of mental health
Cultural lack of recognition
Denial of problem
153
Q

Pregnant woman experiencing regular contractions with meconium stained pad. Significance?

A

Likely to be breech

154
Q

Additional tests in pregnancy?

A

Glucose tolerance test - 24-28 weeks

Infection screen - syphilis, hep B, HIV by 10 weeks

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