Stillbirth Flashcards
1
Q
What should a pregnant woman do if they notice a decrease in their baby’s movements?
A
Contact midwife or maternity unit immediately
2
Q
How should women sleep in their third trimester?
A
On their side
3
Q
What may itching in pregnancy be a sign of?
A
Obstetric cholestasis
4
Q
What does PMRT stand for?
A
Perinatal mortality review tool (basically an MDT)
5
Q
What is the kleihauer test used to check and in what women would this be done?
A
Checks how much mixing of foetal and maternal blood there has been
Rhesus negative women
6
Q
What drugs are used to induce labour after a foetal intrauterine death?
A
Mifepristone and misoprostol
7
Q
How long after foetal intrauterine death is safest for mum to give birth?
A
Within 48 hours
