Obstetrics and gynaecology

Hypertension, commonly called high blood pressure, is when the force of blood pumping through the arteries is too strong. The arteries are blood vessels that carry blood from the heart throughout the body. Hypertension during pregnancy can cause problems for you and your baby. Your baby may be born early (prematurely) or may not weigh as much as he or she should at birth. Very bad cases of hypertension during pregnancy can be life-threatening. Different types of hypertension can occur during…

According to National Institute of Health (2013), one of the ways to get healthy birth is to have healthy pregnancy. In order to have healthy pregnancy, it is important to get prenatal care as early as possible. Prenatal care is defined as preventive care at each stage of pregnancy and it includes 12 physician visits in US. It also includes check ups on visits like blood tests, ultrasounds for healthy baby etc. It also helps in preventing complications like preterm labor and pregnancy loss…

Introduction: Definition: o Anti-biotics agents are atoms that kill, or stop the development of, microorganisms, including both microbes and growths. Chemotherapeutic agents are chemicals used in the treatment of infectious diseases or in certain cases, for their prevention. Some of these agents are obtained from MOs or plants, other are synthesized in commercial pharmaceutical laboratories. o Antibiotics contraindicated in pregnancy More than ten million ladies are either…

Jessica is a 31yo, G4 P0120, who was seen for a follow-up ultrasound and consultation due to her prior obstetrical history. Her 1st pregnancy in 2014 was an early first trimester spontaneous pregnancy loss which was then followed by a 30 week IUFD in 2015 that will be discussed further below. Her last pregnancy in 2016 was complicated by a partial mole by her report. She did undergo noninvasive prenatal testing (NIPT) in this pregnancy that returned low-risk male and she otherwise denies any…

I have been inspired to study midwifery ever since I shadowed my cousin, a midwife, at a hospital in Pakistan. After that visit, I started researching the role of a midwife and realised the midwife is the lead person in providing advice, care and support for women, and their families before, during and after childbirth. I knew this would be the most suitable career for me as I would enjoy helping expectant mothers bring new life into this world. To explore more about midwifery, I had a great…

I want to train to become a Midwife to provide genuine, empathetic and holistic care for childbearing women during their pregnancy, labour and early postnatal period. I aim to empower women by promoting informed choice and safe Midwifery practice. I have always had a strong interest in the physiology of childbirth with a particular fascination in water birth and its link to normal labour/birth and how the promotion of normality in Midwifery practice can establish better outcomes and both…

Should there be limitations to when and how a doctor performs emergency surgery on a living woman, specifically a pregnant one? To properly perform a cesarean section, a doctor needs equipment such as scissors, a scalpel, forceps, and a retractor. The woman should also be put on some sort of anesthesia because of the incision made. During the 1900’s, doctors had access to medicines that made performing a C-Section more efficient and less painful, but due to poor living conditions, some women did…

Nurses, Ultrasounds, Breastfeeding, Check-Ups: to many, these terms encompass the joyous medical visits associated with having a baby. However, to others, these words represent the increased stress and overbearing financial burden placed upon the mother, her family, and her future child. General health and prenatal care are essential components of ensuring a healthy pregnancy. Adequate education and preventative practices in new mothers results in “healthier babies, better deliveries, and a…

In homosapiens normally one ova is fertilized by a single sperm for the propagation of generation. Many sperms are required to dissolve the zona pellucida. Due to some unknown etiology and due to the increased induction of ovulation in assisted reproductive technology (ART), the incidence of multiple pregnancies is increasing not only in the developed world, but also in developing countries like India. When we deviate from the nature, artificial technologies have their own hazards, so do with…

My developing interest in midwifery can somewhat be accredited to the fact they do one of the most important jobs in society. To bring a life into the world is truly remarkable which is why I find the work of a midwife to be one of the most admirable. I look forward to the aspect of being able to support, empower and care for women through varied stages of pregnancy. I believe that I work well under pressure and would thoroughly enjoy the challenges that midwifery can bring. I feel I possess the…