Obstetrics Questions
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OLIGOHYDRAMNIOS: Amniotic fluid normally decreases after ____ weeks.
What is the lecithin / sphingomyelin ratio used to measure?
OLIGOHYDRAMNIOS: Amniotic fluid index of 5 cm (2in) or less. A sign of chronic _____________ insufficiency.
In IUGR, U/S measures what ratio to determine whether IUGR is symmetrical or asymmetrical?
The midwife should inform the woman that her ................ ................ levels will ..................... throughout pregnancy due to ........................ ........................ levels and the developing fetus having its own ........................... demands.
(Carbohydrate metabolism) Later in pregnancy the levels of hormones produced from the placenta increase due to the placenta growing these hormones are
(Carbohydrate metabolism) Neural tube defects caused by diabetes and folate deficiency as well as effects of maternal hypoglycemia following hyperglycemia can be detrimental thus
What are the goal levels of fasting capillary glucose levels (preconceptionally) provide on waking levels and before meals/throughout the day.
(Labour and birth) If you have certain health problems (such as being very overweight) you may be advised to see
In GDM the normal process of blood glucose regulation through secretion of ...................... and ........................... doesn't take place.
(Carbohydrate metabolism) Over the course of normal pregnancy insulin sensitivity
The diagnosis of GDM is made if glucose is above:-Fasting ....... mmol/L or above-2 hour ....... mmol/L or above
(Labour + birth) If there are problems with blood glucose during labour and birth, give
NICE (2015) (updated 2020) state diabetic nephropathy should be considered preconceptionally women will require...
Diabetes can also stop babies from growing normally - they are born either too small (fetal growth restriction (FGR)) or too large (macrosomia), both of which
If recurrent or prolonged procedures that are unresponsive to magnesium sulphate what should be considered
The midwife should also be alarmed during labour if the women has experienced a prolonged and difficult birth as...
Magnesium sulphate is given within ............. hours of delivery of preterm babies of less than 34 weeks gestation.
Mothers who have magnesium sulphate need close monitoring for .......................... .................... toxicity at least ............. hourly. This involves close monitoring of observations, as well as tendon reflexes (usually patella reflex).
Do not use fetal .......................... ........................ or carry out fetal ........................... ........................... if the woman is less than ........... weeks.