Obstetrics Questions
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How should the first stage of labour and birth of the twin 1 be managed?
the placenta is attached in the lower portion of the uterus, lower than the presenting part of the foetus
- painful vaginal bleeding- shock out of keeping with visible loss- tender, tense, "woody" uterus
- painless vaginal bleeding- shock in proportion to visible loss- uterus not tender - lie + presentation may be abnormal
Minor haemorrhage- blood loss <50 ml and has stoppedMajor haemorrhage- blood loss 50-1000 ml with no signs of shockMassive haemorrhage- blood loss >1000 ml and/or signs of shock
After legs are put in Mcroberts position what is done next
What is the approach for shoulder dystocia
What is the name of the rotational movement done on baby in shoulder dystocia
What will happen to mum at the end of the first stage as shes transitioning to second stage?
Is a water birth recommended for breech vaginal delivery
Around which week of gestation do metal movements start (then continuing until birth)?
When would women be referred for a serial growth scan and an umbilical artery doppler + amniotic fluid level measurement?
When does the booking visit (offers a baseline assessment and plan of the pregnancy) occur?
At which antenatal appointment onwards is the symphysis fundal height usually assessed?
How quickly after a sensitisation event should Anti-D be given?
What results from the triple/ quadruple test would be indicative of high risk of Neural tube defects?
Which anti-epileptic medications are considered safer in pregnancy?
Baby and mum's blood come very close in pregnancy but do not mix. What are some "sensitising" events that would cause the mother's body to start creating anti-D Abs?
What issues can the use of SSRIs in the first-trimester be associated with?
How long before becoming pregnant should RA be well-controlled for ideally?