Pregnancy, labour & birth

Question 1

What is folic acid?

Answer 1

Folic acid is one of the important B vitamins and is essential for growth and development

Question 2

Name the 4 organs during pregnancy

Answer 2

Placenta, Umbilical cord, Amniotic sac, Amniotic fluid

Question 3

Key features of a 12 week old Fetus

Answer 3

56mm in size, Fetus is fully formed, Large head & small body, Heart beat twice as fast

Question 4

Key features of a 24 week old Fetus

Answer 4

24cm in size, May get hiccups, Strong heartbeat, Covered in vernix, Has lanugo

Question 5

Key features of at 36 week old Fetus

Answer 5

46cm in size, 2.5kg in weight, Most babies are engaged, Good layer of fat

Question 6

What is the scientific term for identical twins?

Answer 6

Monozygotic/uniovula

Question 7

What is the scientific term for non-identical twins?

Answer 7

Fraternal/Binovular

Question 8

Name 5 signs of pregnancy

Answer 8

Sickness, Food cravings, Breasts are tender, Missing a period, Areola gets darker

Question 9

What should pregnant people not eat?

Answer 9

Liver, Raw eggs, Soft cheese, Raw meat, Caffeine, Alcohol

Question 10

Pre-conceptual goals

Answer 10

In good health, Free from infection, Not taking drugs or alcohol, Having a good diet, Take folic acid

Question 11

Ante-natal routine tests

Answer 11

Urine samples, Blood tests, Blood pressure, Weight, Height, Legs/ankles/hands, General examinations, Feeling the abdomen, Listening to the baby’s heartbeat, Internal examination

Question 12

Types of pain relief during labour

Answer 12

Gas & air, Epidural, Pethidene, TENS, Aroma therapy, Reflexology, Breathing techniques

Question 13

Signs of labour

Answer 13

The show, Water breaks, Contractions start

Question 14

Home Birth

Answer 14

+ No Transport
- Must take more responsibility for health
+ Feel more comfortable
- Only have mild pain relief on hand

Question 15

Hospital Birth

Answer 15

+ Trained medical staff
- Could develop infections
+ Is the safest environment
- Higher risk of unnecessary C-Section

Question 16

Presentations of birth

Answer 16

Normal presentation (vertex) is head down, Breech presentation is bottom first, Transverse presentation is where the fetus is lying across the uterus

Question 17

Name 6 special tests during pregnancy

Answer 17

Ultrasound scan, Amniocentesis, Consistences, AFP test, Nuchal fold measurement, Serum screening

Question 18

1st stage of labour

Answer 18

Contractions start to get closer and closer together, Pain increases, Pain relief is needed, Cervix dilates to 10cm, Can take 2-48 hours to happen

Question 19

2nd stage of labour

Answer 19

Cervix is now 10cm dilated, Baby moves down the birth canal, Woman has to now push as contractions continue, Baby crowns, Umbilical cord is cut

Question 20

3rd stage of labour

Answer 20

Placenta is delivered

Question 21

Name 5 types of delivery

Answer 21

Breech, Forceps, Ventouse. Cesarean section, Induction

Question 22

What does APGAR scoring test?

Answer 22

Appearance, Respiration, Pulse, Grimace Activity

Question 23

What is a premature baby?

Answer 23

A baby born before 37 weeks

Question 24

What is SCBU?

Answer 24

This is a Special Care Baby Unit where babies who need extra help go

Question 25

Name 4 reasons a baby would need an incubator

Answer 25

Help with breathing, prevent infection, maintain a constant temperature, maintain oxygen levels

Question 26

Name the 8 types of reflexes

Answer 26

Moro or falling, grasping, stepping/walking, rooting, sucking, babinski, tonic neck, startle