W2 - Medical Problems in Pregnancy

Question 1

what are the key medical problems in pregnancy

Answer 1

asthma
diabetes
Epilepsy
IBD
CF

Question 2

what are the most common reasons people want to see a doctor in pregnancy

Answer 2

chest pain
breathlessness
headache
palpitations

Question 3

what do women with diabetes need before pregnancy

Answer 3

controlled HbA1C
retinal screening
higher folic acid dose - 5mg

Question 4

a woman has a HbA1c of over 86 what is the recommendation

Answer 4

do not get pregnant

Question 5

what are the main anti-epileptic drugs that can be used in pregnancy

Answer 5

levetiracetam
lamotrigine

Question 6

what are the main defects associated with sodium valproate

Answer 6

neural tube defect
facial clefts
hypospadias

Question 7

what are the risks to baby if mum has a seizure

Answer 7

foetal hypoxia
stillbirth
cerebral palsy
mental development

Question 8

what do you do for someone with IBD and is taking a biologic

Answer 8

keep taking biologic
alter vaccinations - no live vaccines for first 6-12 months

rotavirus and BCG