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Frequency of Antenatal Visits until term
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initial asessment < 12 w
every 2 weeks 28 to 36w Q1 wk 36-birth |
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GBS Screening
- when - why - consquences - Tx |
35-37 weeks
1/3 of population have it naturally 2% of babies with positive moms gets it Can cause meningitis, seizures, encephelatis IV Antibiotics |
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Normal fetal weight (range)
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6-9 lbs
Avg. 7.5 lbs |
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Max. Normal Blood Pressure
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140/90 mmHg
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Start this at 38w
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Cervical exams
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Common Complaints in Pregnancy
(and why physiologically) |
Back pain/ sciatica- muscle recruitment as change centre of gravity
Carpel Tunnel syndrome- edema in wrists compresses median nerve Edema Varicosities Hemmorrhoids- increased blood volume, vasodilation, increased back pressure |
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"I'm getting contractions- should I come to the hospital?"
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come if:
- regular and 5 mins apart - any regular uterine contractions if less than 37w |
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Indications for a 3rd Trimester Ultrasound
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Fetal Growth- too big/Small
Fluid- polyhydraminos/ oligohydraminos Medical- HTN, GDM, autoimmune |
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Biophysical Profile reliable for
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1 week later
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Once Dx of GDM, how do you monitor the pg and indications for delivery
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- Weekly fetal testing 32w- birth with NST/BPP/movement/Insulin Requirement
*RED FLAG if no longer need the insulin (placenta no longer needing it) Delivery- Induce 38w if on insulin - if diet controlled at 38-40w - DON'T go past 40w as placenta doesn't have the same lifespan and may not last that long |
