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What are the 3 trimesters?

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T1 = <12 wks
T2 = 12-26 wks
T3 = 26-37 wks
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What antenatal urine tests are done?

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MSU MC&S

Urinalysis

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Which UTI medication can you not give in pregnancy?

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Trimethoprim can’t be given in first 2 Trimesters
Nitro can’t be given in 3rd
Co-amoxiclav is chosen for 3rd trimester

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Why should we monitor blood pressure in pregnancy?

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Falls a little in T1 but returns to normal in T2

T1 measurement can identify undiagnosed hypertension which requires treatment (antiHTN and aspirin)

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What are the booking tests in pregnancy?

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FBC
MSU
Blood group and antibody screen
Haemoglobinopathy screen
Infection Screen (Current not past)
Dating scan and first trimester screen
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What vaccines do you give at 27-36 weeks?

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DtaP and influenza

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When is DTaP and influenza Vx given?

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27-36wks

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What is anaemia in pregnancy in T1, T2 and T3?

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T1 - <110
T2 - <105
T3 - <100

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What are you looking for in platelets?

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· Gestational thrombocytopaenia rarely presents in first trimester (more common >28 weeks)

· So, a low platelet count in the first trimester warrants further investigation

· A baseline platelet count is also useful later in pregnancy if the patient is suspected of having developed pre-eclampsia or HELLP syndrome

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What are the causes of Microcytic anaemia in pregnancy?

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T - Thalassaemia
A - ACD
I - IDA
L - Lead poisoning
S - Sideroblastic anaemia
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What are the causes of Normocytic anaemia in pregnancy?

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M-Marrow Failure
R- Renal Failure

I- early IDA

C- aCd
A - Aplastic anaemia, acute loss
L- Leukaemia
M - Myelofibrosis

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What are the causes of Macrocytic anaemia in pregnancy?

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A- Alcohol
M- Myeloid neoplasms
H- Hypothyroid/ Haemolytic anaemia
L- Liver failure
F- Folate/ B12 deficiency
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What do you look for in blood group analysis?

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§ Identify Rhesus D -ve women

§ Anti-D (250 IU) administered <72 hours of sensitising events (e.g. CVS, amniocentesis, trauma)

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When do you give Anti D in early pregnancy?

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§ In pregnancy <12 weeks, anti-D prophylaxis indicated if:

Ectopic pregnancy

Molar pregnancy

Therapeutic TOP

Uterine bleeding (repeated, heavy or with abdominal pain)

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When do you normally give anti D?

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§ Otherwise, give anti-D at 28 weeks (single large dose 1,500 IU or two at 28 and 34 weeks)

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What do you do if you find glycosuria on dipstick?

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2 hour 75g OGTT (immediate + HbA1c testing for pre existing diabetes mellitus)

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What do you do if a woman has had previous gestational diabetes or any risk factors?

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§ Previous GDM -> 2-hour 75g OGTT (immediate -> if normal, again at 24-28 weeks)

§ Any RF on clerking (not prior GDM) -> 2-hour 75g OGTT (at 24-28 weeks)

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How do you diagnose gestational diabetes?

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· Fasting plasma glucose >5.6 mmol/L

· 2-hour OGTT >7.8 mmol/L

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What do you do after a diagnosis of GDM?

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If diagnosed, offer a review at a joint diabetes and antenatal clinic within 1 week

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How do you diagnose thalassaemia?

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§ Autosomal recessive

§ Family Origins Questionnaire ± Hb electrophoresis

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Who get’s sickle cell?

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§ Carrier rate of Sickle Cell Trait (HbAS) in Afro-Caribbean is 1 in 10

§ Carrier rate of HbAC trait is around 1 in 30

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What is the most serious sickle cell genotype?

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HbSS

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What does HbSS cause?

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Chronic haemolytic anaemia and acute sickle cell crises

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How is HbSC different from HbSS?

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Milder features but still can have crisis

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What investigations do you do for sickle cell?
· Bloods – FBC (low Hb, reticulocytes [HIGH = haemolytic crisis, LOW = aplastic crisis]), U&Es · Blood film – Sickle cells, anisocytosis, [target cells, Howell-Jolly bodies = hyposplenism] · Sickle solubility test – increased turbidity on dithionate addition to blood · Hb electrophoresis – determines presence of HbS and trait/homozygous
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What is the management of SSD crisis?
· Hydration Oxygen · Analgesia Screen for infection (urinary, respiratory) · Blood transfusion Exchange transfusion · Prophylactic antibiotics Prophylaxis against thrombosis (heparin)
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What can you not give pregnant women with SSD?
Hydroxyurea- stop 3 months before pregnancy
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What do you give to SSD women?
Low dose aspirin for 12 wks Serial growth scans every 4 weeks from 24 weeks Delivery IOL at 38 weeks
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What postnatal care do you do for SSD women?
LMWH (hospital and 7 days post discharge, 6 weeks after C section) Contraception (POP, Depo provera or LNG IUS)
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What is in the first trimester infection screen?
Syphilis Hep B HIV (Hep C if High risk)
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If a baby is born to a woman with active hepatitis B, what do you give the child?
Hep B vaccine within 12 hours, 1 month and 6 months One dose of HBV IVIG within 12 hours
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What should you do if a mother is HIV positive?
o Initiation of ART by 24 weeks if naive o Planned elective C-section if viral load > 50 copies/mL at 36 weeks o Exclusive formula feeding from birth Women who decline initial screening should be offered screening again at 28 week
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What does the USS do in T1?
Dating Multiple pregnancy Trisomy screen Gross abnormalities of the foetus
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What do you measure at 12 wks (11+3 to 13+6)?
Crown rump length (45-84 mm) Head circumference after 14 weeks
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What tests can you do after 10 weeks?
NIPT for Trisomy 21, 18 and 13 (>98% sensitivity)
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What do you do 11-14 weeks?
Combined- NT, bHCG and PAPP-A
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What do you find out in the combined test?
Tests for Trisomy 21, 18 and 13
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What is in the combined test?
§ Nuchal translucency (NT) § Maternal b-hCG Combined test is only these 3 § PAPP-A (pregnancy-associated plasma protein · Trisomy 21 -> High b-hCG, Low PAPP-A A) Maternal age used in calculation
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What is done 14-20 weeks?
Quadruple test (for Down's)
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What is in the Quadruple test?
AFP Oestriol bHCG Inhibin A (not in the triple test)
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What happens if you miss the combined test?
Mid pregnancy scan for Patau's (13) and Edwards (18)
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If a positive result is found what should be done?
§ Chorionic villous sampling -> 11-14 weeks (99% accurate) § Amniocentesis -> 15-20 weeks (99% accurate)
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What would be fond in antenatal screening in Down's?
``` Low AFP Low oestriol Low PAPP A High bHCG thickened NT ```
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What causes increased AFP?
Neural tube defects Abdominal wall defects Multiple pregnancy
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What causes decreased AFP?
Trisomy 21 Trisomy 18 Maternal DM
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How do you manage a woman with pre eclampsia risk?
§ 75mg aspirin OD from 12 weeks to delivery (if high risk) § Screened at every antenatal visit with BP and urinalysis
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How do you identify a woman with pre term birth risk?
Previous pre term birth Previous late miscarriage Multiple pregnancy Cervical surgery
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How do you manage a woman with IUGR risk?
§ SFH at all antenatal appointments from 24 weeks § USS to check for IUGR if suspected
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How do you manage a woman with Vit D Deficiency risk?
§ Not routinely screened § All pregnancy women should take 10ug of vitamin D OD
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What do you screen for in T2?
``` Anomaly scan (18-21 wks) Gestational DM ```
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What does the anomaly scan check for?
Spina bifida Diaphragmatic hernia Major congenital anomalies Renal Agenesis
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What are the RFs for GDM?
``` Previous GDM Raised BMI Asian, black Caaribbean or middle eastern Previous macrosomia 1st degree relative with diabetes ```
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What is the USS schedule?
o 10-14 weeks -> booking scan (gestational age, multiple pregnancy, NT test) o 18-21 weeks -> anomaly scan (structural abnormalities, TOP options if required)
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What are sensitising events in RhD negative women?
o 0-12 weeks -> 250 IU if needed: § Foetal blood volume small so sensitisation is unlikely § Anti-D is only indicated following: ectopic pregnancy, molar pregnancy, therapeutic TOP and in cases of uterine bleeding which is heavy/repeated or accompanied by abdominal pain o 12-20 weeks -> 250 IU (<72 hours) -> Kleihauer test o 20+ weeks -> 500 IU (<72 hours) ->Kleihauer test
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Summarise sensitising events
§ Delivery of RhD+ infant Any TOP § Miscarriage if > 12 weeks Ectopic pregnancy (if managed surgically) § External cephalic version Antepartum haemorrhage § Amniocentesis, CVS, foetal blood sampling Abdominal trauma
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What supplementation do women need?
Folic acid (400 mcg or 5mg) Vit D (10mcg)
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Who needs high dose folic acid?
``` Women whove had a previous child with NTD DM HIV on co trimoxazole Epileptics SCD IBD Obese Thalassaemia ```
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When should first movements be?
Primigravida 20 wks Multiparous 16-18wks latest 24 wks
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How do the nips change?
Nipples darken and breasts enlarge around 12w (highest oestrogen and human placental lactogen / hPL)
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What is hPL?
homologue to GH and prolactin (unsure of role); made from placenta
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What does hPL do?
o Decrease insulin sensitivity (-> i.e. multiple pregnancy, more placenta, more hPL, more chance of GDM) o Increase lipolysis -> FFA release for ketogenesis for mother’s energy use -> more glucose available for baby o Decrease glucose utilisation
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What is bHCG?
Homologue to TSH
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What does bHCG do?
Thyroid enlargement | T4 production
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What visits do only primigravida patients get?
25wks: routine care: BP, urine dip, symphysis fundal height 31 wks: routine care: BP, urine dip, symphysis fundal height 40 wks: routine care: BP, urine dip, symphysis fundal height, Discussion about prolonged pregnancy
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When is the booking visit?
8 - 12 weeks | Ideally <10w
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What happens during the booking visit?
Booking visit • General information e.g. diet, alcohol, smoking, folic acid, vitamin D, antenatal classes • BP, urine dipstick, check BMI Booking bloods/urine • FBC, blood group, rhesus status, red cell alloantibodies, haemoglobinopathies • Hepatitis B, syphilis, HIV • Urine culture to detect asymptomatic bacteriuria
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When is the early scan? what does it tell us?
10 - 13+6 weeks Early scan to confirm dates, exclude multiple pregnancy
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When do you screen for Down's?
11 - 13+6 wks
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What happens at 16 weeks?
Information on the anomaly and the blood results. If Hb < 11 g/dl consider iron Routine care: BP and urine dipstick
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When is the anomaly scan?
18-20+6 wks
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What happens at 28 weeks?
Routine care: BP, urine dipstick, SFH Second screen for anaemia and atypical red cell alloantibodies. If Hb <10.5 g/dl consider iron First dose of anti-D prophylaxis to rhesus negative women
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In which week is routine care, second anti D dose and information on labour and birth plan?
34 weeks
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What happens at 36 weeks?
Routine care: BP, urine dipstick, SFH Check presentation - offer external cephalic version if indicated Information on breast feeding, vitamin K, 'baby-blues'
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What happens at 38 weeks?
Routine care: BP, urine dipstick, SFH
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What happens at 41 weeks?
Routine care: BP, urine dipstick, SFH Discuss labour plans and possibility of induction

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