Obstetrics & Gynaecology Flashcards
EDD
Estimated Date of Delivery
Gestation
How far into the pregnancy, measured in weeks e.g. 24/40
Gravid
Pregnant uterus (shortened for note writing to G)
Parity
Number of live children born
(shortened for note writing to P)
Multigravida
a woman who has been pregnant before
Multipara
A woman who has given birth before
also called a multip
Primigravida
A woman pregnant for the first time
Primipara
A woman giving birth for the first time
Prim or pimip
G1 P0
this woman would be on her first pregnancy and has no live children born
G2 P1
This woman would be on her second pregnancy, having one child already
Fundus
The top portion of the uterus that forms landmarks for assessing gestation
Cephalic
The baby is in the head down position for birth
Breech
the baby is in the feet first presentation for birth
SROM
Spontaneous Rupture of Membranes (broken waters)
/40
The number above /40 denotes the weeks of pregnancy the woman is in
APH
Antepartum Haemorrhage
PPH
Post Partum Haemorrhage
EBL
Estimated Blood Loss
APGAR
Quick test (like AVPU) performed on newborn at 1 minute and 5 minutes after birth
Crowning
The point in labour when the head of the baby can be seen at the vagina
Episiotomy
A cut made in the mother’s perineum (the area between the vagina and anus) to allow the baby to be born and prevent tearing
Meconium
the bowel contents of the baby at birth
(first poo)
Placenta
The organ that develops in the uterus during pregnancy to transfer nourishment and oxygen to the baby from the mother
Preterm
Baby born before 37 weeks gestation
Term
37 – 42 weeks is the normal duration of pregnancy. Term describes that time at the end of pregnancy when baby is expected to be born
Trimester
One third of a pregnancy
What happens in the first stage of labour?
The cervix dilates to 10cm, contractions become more regular. 12- 14hrs
What happens in the second stage of labour?
starts when the cervix is fully dilated and ends when the baby isborn. Usually about an hour but can be up to 2 hrs.
What happens in the third stage of labour?
delivery of placenta. Within 30 minutes
What is an ectopic pregnancy?
Caused by the developing embryo implanting outside the uterine cavity
What skill should you use if shoulder dystocia is present?
McRoberts Manoeuvre
Frank, Complete and Footling are types of what?
Breech birth
Cervical Effacement
Cervical Thinning
