multiple gestation Flashcards
1
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what is multiple gestation?
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pregnancy of more than one foetus?
2
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what are the reaosns for multiple births?
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3
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what is amnionicity?
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4
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what is chorionicity?
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5
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what are the different types of twin pregnancies?
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6
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what is lambda sign?
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2 placentas = dichorionic diamniotic twins
7
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what is the T sign?
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single placenta = monochorionic diamniotic twins
8
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what are the complciaitons of multiple births?
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preterm labour, hyperemesis, anaemia in pregnancy, hypertension, gestational diabetes, PPH
9
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whata re foetal complications of multiple births?
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growth restriction, prematurity, increased birth complciaitons and perinatal mortality/morbidity
10
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what antenatal care is required?
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11
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when should you aim for delivery in the different types of pregnancies?
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