POLYHYDRAMNIOS
Definition amniotic fluid volume > 2 L at any stage in pregnancy > 8 cm x 8 cm pocket on U/S 1/250 deliveries up to 2/3 of...
Definition amniotic fluid volume > 2 L at any stage in pregnancy > 8 cm x 8 cm pocket on U/S 1/250 deliveries up to 2/3 of...
ACUTE SURGICAL CONDITIONS incidence is approximately 1 in 500 pregnancies generally manage acute surgical condition regardless of p...
Herpes DNA herpes virus transmission: intimate mucocutaneous contact primary infection during pregnancy increases risk of neonata...
TORCH is an acronym that is used to describe the more common fetal infections : T oxoplasmosis O ther, which refers to syphilis an...
Vaginal Exam membrane status cervical effacement (thinning), dilatation, consistency, position, application fetal presenting part...
Definition and Clinical Features pregnancy beyond 42 weeks (10% of pregnancies) accurate dating essential etiology unknown morbi...
incidence = 1% of pregnancies Etiology unknown in 50% hypertension, DM erythroblastosis fetalis congenital anomalies umbilical c...
Fetal Movements Assessed by maternal perception (quickening-after 4 to 5 month) choose a time when baby is normally active t...
Indications Maternal age > 35 (increased risk of some chromosomal anomalies) abnormal MSS or ultrasound past history of pregnancy w...
Maternal Serum Screen (MSS or Triple Screen) offers a risk estimate of whether the fetus may be affected with DownÃs syndrome, tri...
for low-risk, uncomplicated pregnancy Visit monthly until 28 weeks Visit 2 weeks from 28 to 36 weeks Visit weekly from 36 weeks un...
PRECONCEPTION COUNSELLING folic acid to prevent NTD Ãs (0.4 to 1 mg daily in all women, 4 mg if past NTD) genetic history and risk fa...
General Principles progesterone induces relaxation of smooth muscle, among other effects physiologic changes are more pronounced in mu...
Symptoms amenorrhea nausea and/or vomiting breast tenderness urinary frequency fatigue Signs softening of the cervix (Goo...
Gravidity : the total number of pregnancies of any gestation includes abortions, ectopic pregnancies, and hydatidiform moles...
Genitourinary System increased GFR 50% (therefore decreased BUN and serum creatinine) but no change in urine output because of increas...
Premature ROM rupture of membranes prior to the onset of labour at any GA Prolonged ROM if 24 hours elapse between rupt...
Definition labour occurring between 20 and 37 weeks gestation complicates about 10% of pregnancies prematurity is the leading ca...
UMBILICAL CORD PROLAPSE CHORIOAMNIONITIS PRETERM LABOUR RUPTURE OF MEMBRANES POST-DATE PREGNANCY INTRAUTERINE FETAL DEATH UMBILIC...
Definition Amniotic fluid index of 5 cm or less Etiology of Early Onset Oligohydramnios decreased production renal agenesis o...