Antepartum Fetal Surveillance

Overview Antepartum fetal surveillance is done after 24 weeks for high-risk pregnancies or mothers concerned about reduced fetal movements. It should not modify an otherwise normal pregnancy and should not provide a false sense of well-being or impending danger. Fetal…

Antenatal Care

Overview Antenatal care is the care provided by skilled healthcare professionals to pregnant women and adolescent girls in order to ensure the best health conditions or outcomes for both mom and baby during pregnancy. It is a great opportunity to…

Linea nigra and striae gravidarum

Physiology of Pregnancy

Overview of Physiologic Changes in Pregnancy System Changes Cardiovascular changes Increased heart rate by 10 – 15 bpm, increased stroke volume and cardiac output, increased intravascular volume, decreased systemic vascular resistance, decreased blood pressure in the first and second trimester…

Serum B-hCG levels as pregnancy progresses

Fundamentals of Pregnancy

Overview Pregnancy is the state of having products of conception in the uterus or elsewhere, be it normally or abnormally. Amenorrhea is the most common presentation of pregnancy. Pregnancy states Term Definition Intrauterine pregnancy (IUP) Products of conception are implantated…

Chlamydiae and Mycoplasma

Outline the host, organ affected, mode of transmission and diseases caused by the different species of Chlamydia C.Trachomatis A-C C. Trachomatis D-K C. Trachomatis L1-L3 Chlamydophila pneumoniae Chlamydophila psittaci Natural host Human Human Human Human Birds (Parrot) Organ affected Eyes…