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Pregnancy can be confirmed by:

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  • Detection of hCG
  • Detection of pregnancy via US
  • Detection of fetal heartbeat
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What do you use measure hCG?

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serum or urine

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When does hCG production begin?

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21 - 23 days of cycle after fertilization of ova

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Describe the testing for hCG?

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  • Serum tests detect lower levels of HCG – can detect pregnancy earlier
  • Home urine tests are least sensitive
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Qualitative test are done unless looking for…

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ectopic pregnancy or threated abortion

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With a normal pregnancy, what should happen to hCG levels?

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double every 48 hours

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HCG peaks around ____, then declines

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10-12 weeks

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Is a FU required?

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No, unless concern for non-uterine pregnancy or if pt has an IUD

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Reasons why HCG might not increase appropriately?

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  • Ectopic pregnancy
  • Non-viable fetus
  • Molar pregnancy
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List the imaging that can be done during pregnancy

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  • US
  • MRI
  • CT or X-ray
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Describe the USs that can be done during pregnancy

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  • transvaginal
    –> done earlier in preg
  • transabdominal
    –> done later in preg
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What can be evaluated with a transvag US?

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  • presence of intrauterine preg
  • Measurement of crown-rump length
  • cardiac activity in 1st trimester
  • cervix length
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What can be evaluated with a transvabdo US?

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  • biometrics – growing appropriately
  • developmental issues, ex - neural tube defects; Hydrops fatalis
  • amniotic fluid volume
  • fetal growth / estimate weight (gestational DM; IUGR)
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Are there any specific contraindication for a MRI during pregnancy?

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No

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Should you use MRI contrast when pregnant?

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avoid if possible

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Are CTs or X-rays radiation dangerous during pregnancy?

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radiation likely too low to cause significant risk to the fetus, but discuss risks/benefits & alt if poss

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Describe CT/X-ray contrast use in pregnancy?

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  • oral contrast is okay
  • IV contrast if necessary
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Labs typically ordered at first prenatal visit?

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  • Blood type
  • CBC
  • UA w/ culture - infx
  • Serology testing for varicella & rubella (unless already done)
  • STD/Infx panel – HIV, syphilis, chlamydia, hepatitis B
  • As indicated – thyroid function, DM screening, lead screening, other infx dz
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What are chromosomal disorders also called?

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aneuploidy

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What are the 2 types of genetic conditions tested for during pregnancy?

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  • chromosomal disorders
  • carrier disorders
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What are the 1st trimester screening tests of genetic disorders?

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  • serum free β-hCG
  • pregnancy-associated plasma PRO (PAPP-A) + US of nuchal translucency (NT)
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What are the 2nd trimester screening tests of genetic disorders?

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  • serum tests for hCG
  • unconjugated estradiol
  • AFP
  • inhibin A
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What are the integrated screening tests of genetic disorders?

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  • Uses both 1st & 2nd trimester screening tests
  • Serum integrated test – uses all tests except US of NT
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What are the diagnostic tests of genetic disorders?

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Karyotyping

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What are the 2 ways to get sampling for karyotyping?
Chorionic villus sampling --> sampling of placenta to obtain chromosomes --> Amniocentesis –> sampling of amniotic fluid
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What are the 2 most common chromosomal issues?
- down syndrome (trisomy 21) - Trisomy 18
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What test differentiates trisomy 21& trisomy 18 & describe the levels ?
hCG levels --> elevated in trisomy 21 --> decr in trisomy 18
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What carrier screening look for?
common genetic disorders
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What are some examples of screened genetics disorders? & give ex/explain.
- CF - Hemoglobinopathies (ex = SCA, thalassemias) - Tay-Sachs dz – can’t process lipids-->build up-->damage/death of neurons - Fragile X syndrome – alcohol ingestion early during pregnancy
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What is fetoscopy?
Direct visualization of the fetus via scope inserted into amniotic sac
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Can uses fetoscopy for procedures?
YES
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Indications for fetoscopy
- Repair of neural tube defects - Release of amniotic bands - Tx for twin-twin transfusion syndrome (TTTS)
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In TTTS, explain risk for each baby?
- extra BVs--> CHF - lacking BVs--> failure to thrive
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If A1C is ___ in pregnancy on prenatal screening, what is the dx?
- >/= 6.5 - overt DM
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What is used for the detection of gestational DM? At what weeks?
oral glucose tolerance test at **24 - 28 wks**
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Earlier screening if high suspicion/concern of...
- Prior gestational DM - Strong FHx of gestational DM - Prior delivery of baby weighing > 4000 g (8.8 lbs) - A1C > 5.6 - Obesity (BMI >30) - Known dyslipidemia
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What is the screening test done for gestational DM?
Oral glucose tolerance test
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What are the types of oral glucose tolerance test?
1 step or 2 step
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Describe the 2 step oral glucose tolerance test.
- Step 1 - 50 g 1hr screening test; if (+), 2nd step is done - Step 2 - Fasting 100 g 3hr tolerance test; if abnl at 2 checkpoints, dx of gestational GM is made
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Describe the 1 step oral glucose tolerance test.
Fasting 75 g 2hr tolerance test; if abnl at 2 checkpoints, dx of gestational DM is made
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What is fetal monitoring used for?
to monitor fetal health & development when there is concern for premature demise
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Indications/concerns for premature demise?
- advanced age - decr fetal activity - maternal HTN - multiple fetuses - Oligo/polyhydramnios - Premature rupture of membranes - Prior fetal demise - Post-term preg (>40wks) - SLE, SCA, or Rh (-) mother
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What are the types of fetal monitoring?
- HR monitoring --> Antepartum or Intrapartum - Biophysical profile (BPP)
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What are the 2 types of antepartum fetal monitoring?
1. Non Stress test (NST) 2. Contraction Stress Test (CST)
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What is normal fetal HR?
120 - 160
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What causes accelerations & are they good or bad?
due to changes in position, stimulation - GOOD; baby is moving
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What causes decelerations & are they good or bad?
may be due to hypoxia from cord compression, umbilical cord strangulation or acidemia - BAD; assoc. w/ contractions
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How long is a NST?
20 mins of external HR monitoring
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Possible grades for a NST
reactive or nonreactive
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What criteria needs to be met to be a normal reactive test?
At least 2 episodes of incr HR that meets criteria: 10-15 bpm above baseline & lasting at least 10-15 secs
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Does a NST have to take the entire 20 mins?
No, can end the test early if test is normal
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What are abnl results of a NST
- nonreactive - doesn't meet criteria for normal test at 20 mins
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What can be done if the normal criteria for a NST isn't met in the 20 mins for a NST?
- can extend to 40mins or repeat after 30mins - Can try fetal stimulation & retest
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You NST is extended, what happens next?
FU testing - US
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What is a CST?
contractions are induced via oxytocin or nipple stimulation
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What makes a normal CST?
see 3+ contractions w/n 10 mins
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When does fetal HR usually decelerate?
at the start of a contraction
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Late deceleration is a sign of...
hypoxia
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How is CST graded?
- positive or negative AND - reactive or nonreactive
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What are the possible results of a CST?
DONE
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Dx tool used for a BPP
Ultrasound
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What are the 4 parameter of a BPP?
- fetal movement - fetal tone - fetal breathing - amniotic fluid volume
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What is the 5th parameter of a BPP?
non stress test
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How long is a BPP?
30 mins but points can be assigned at any time
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Each parameter for a BPP can be scored as...
0 or 2
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What are the specific criteria points for a BPP?
- Fetal movement – at least 3 discrete body or limb movements - Fetal tone – at least 1 extension of limb or spine w/ return to flexion - Fetal breathing – at least 1 episode of rhythmic breathing lasting at least 30 sec. - Amniotic fluid volume – at least one 2 cm x 1 cm pocket of fluid noted
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What are the possible interstation of a BPP?
- 8/8 or 10/10 – very low risk of fetal death w/n 1 wk - 4/10 or less – consider emergent delivery - 8/10 – very low risk as long as amniotic fluid vol was +2 - 6/10 but +2 amniotic fluid vol = equivocal. Repeat BPP in 24 hrs. 6/10 or 8/10 and +0 amniotic fluid vol – concerning – weigh risks/benefits of cont preg vs emerg delivery
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What are the types of intrapartum HR monitoring & examples?
External monitoring --> doppler --> fetal stethoscope Internal monitoring --> fetal scalp electrode
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Describe a Category I on intrapartum fetal monitoring
- normal - HR 120-160 - Some variability of HR - No late / variable decelerations
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Describe a Category II on intrapartum fetal monitoring
- watchful waiting - Not Cat I, but doesn’t meet criteria for Cat III
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Describe a Category III on intrapartum fetal monitoring
- VERY WORRISOME - No variability of HR AND --> Sustained bradycardia OR Recurrent late or variable decelerations --> Sinusoidal pattern
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What has be done if you see a Cat III on intrapartum fetal monitoring?
C-section
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How many weeks is considered preterm labor?
<37 weeks
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Diagnostics for preterm labor?
- Visual Exam - Digital cervical exam - Transvag US - Transabdo US - Presence of contractions
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What are you looking for on visual examination?
assess bleeding & membrane rupture
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What are you looking for on digital cervical exam?
assess cervical dilation & effacement
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What are you looking for on Transvag US?
assess cervix length
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What are you looking for on Transabdo US?
assess amniotic fluid vol, fetal position, etc.
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What labs should be done for preterm labor?
- Group B Strep - UA & Urine culture - Fetal fibronectin
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What can Group B strep lead to?
neonatal meningitis
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Describe a fibronectin test?
- via vag swab - only found in ammonitic fluid
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What information does a fetal fibronectin lab tell us?
presence increases chances of labor within 1 wk.
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When is fetal fibronectin likely more useful?
<34 wks gestation & < 3cm dilation
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How is the diagnosis of preterm labor made?
Presence of contractions PLUS - Cervical dilation >/= 3cm OR - Cervix length < 20 mm OR - Cervix length 20-30 mm & (+) fetal fibronectin test
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Diagnostics for Prelabor Rupture of Membranes
- visual examination - Transadbo US - Presence IGF binding PRO or placental alpha microglobulin-1 in vaginal fluid
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What are the two older test done to assess for amniotic fluid?
- Nitrazine pH test - Fern Test
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What is the normal pH of vaginal secretions?
4.5 - 5.5
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What is the normal pH of amniotic fluid?
7.0 - 7.5
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What will a fern test show if amniotic fluid is present?
will dry in fernlike pattern due to NaCl, PROs & CHO fluid
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What diagnostics are associated w/ labor?
fetal monitoring & labs
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What are we looking for on fetal monitoring during labor?
Category I - III & monitor HR
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What labs should be done during labor, if not already done?
- Group B strep - Syphilis - Hep B - HIV - type & screen or type & crossmatch

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