Pregnancy Flashcards
1
Q
Epilepsy
A
Pregnancy: Lamotrigine + levetiracetam are least teratogenic
2
Q
Abx
A
Penicillins, cephalosporins and erythromycin are safest in pregnancy
3
Q
Medication to avoid handling when pregnant
A
MTX
Finasteride
Cyclophosphamide (+ also BF)
4
Q
Pre-eclampsia
A
‘High risk’ prophylaxis with aspirin 75-150mg daily from 12 weeks until birth
5
Q
Risk factor of pre-eclampsia
A
First pregnancy
Mum over 40 years
BMI over 35
Multiple pregnancy
Existing HPT, CKD, diabetes
6
Q
Post partum contraception
A
Intrauterine Contraception: <48 hours of delivery OR +28 days after delivery
Progestogen-only Implant + injection: Can be safely administered any time after delivery
POP: Can be started any time after delivery
COC:
- VTE risk assessment postnatally
- Not BF +21 days after delivery
- BF +42 days after delivery
