Pre-pregnancy Counselling Flashcards
1
Q
What virus should they be immunised from?
A
Rubella
2
Q
Why should smoking be stopped?
A
Increases risk of miscarriage
Fetal growth restriction
Placenta previa
Abruption
3
Q
What drug is given to prevent neural tube defects and cleft lips?
Dose?
What else can be done?
What vitamin can be prescribed?
A
Folic acid 1 month before conception to 13 wk gestation
0.4mg
You can also given folate-rich food
Vit D
4
Q
What does high alcohol consumption during pregnancy cause?
A
Fetal alcohol syndrome - look up
5
Q
What should be done if they have a pre-existing medical disorder?
A
They should get advice from specialist straight away
