Women's and Children's Health

Question 1

What is obstetrics?

Answer 1

Deals with problems that arise in maternity care, treating any complications of pregnancy and childbirth and any that arise after the birth. Pregnancy and puerperium are key

Question 2

What is gynaecology?

Answer 2

The care of women with problems of the female reproductive system (ovaries, tubes, womb, cervix, vagina). Fertility and conception are big parts of this

Question 3

What are common problems in pregnancy?

Answer 3

Bleeding
Abdominal pain
Reduced or increased fetal movement
Hypertension or preeclampsia

Question 4

What is gravidity?

Answer 4

Number of times a uterus has been pregnant, including current pregnancy

Question 5

What is parity?

Answer 5

Number of babies she has given birth to at 24 weeks or later, born or alive. Superscript of other pregnancies up to 23 weeks (miscarriage, ectopic, TOP)

Question 6

What are the hallmarks for pre-eclampsia?

Answer 6

• Raised BP (>140/90)
• Protein in urine
• Usually after 20 weeks, affects 6% of pregnancies
• Symptoms may also include, headache, visual disturbances, RUQ pain, oedema

Question 7

What are the risks of pre-eclampsia?

Answer 7

• Risks for mother: stroke, seizures, liver or kidney damage

- Risks for foetus: growth restriction or death

Question 8

What does HEADSSS stand for in adolescence assessment?

Answer 8

1. Home and environment
2. Education and employment
3. Activities
4. Drugs
5. Sexuality
6. Suicide/Depression
7. Social media presence