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What is the expected due date (EDD) for a fresh IVF cycle if fertilization occurs on Day 14?
A pregnancy is considered full term if it occurs between 39 weeks and 40 weeks + 6 days.
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What is the classification of a preterm pregnancy that occurs at 33 weeks?
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A pregnancy loss occurring at less than 20 weeks is classified as _____.
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Match the following classifications of preterm pregnancy with their definitions:
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What is indicated for a pregnancy with moderate and severe oligohydramnios?
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Termination of pregnancy by induction of labor occurs at 39 weeks for uncomplicated oligohydramnios.
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What is the most common complication of oligohydramnios early in pregnancy?
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Which period does the fetal growth encompass after fertilization?
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Late deceleration on a CTG may be indicative of ______.
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Naegele's formula can be used for any type of pregnancy, regardless of circumstances.
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Match the following conditions with their descriptions:
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What is the first step in calculating the Estimated Day of Delivery (EDD) using Naegele's formula?
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If the cycle length is shorter than 28 days, you should ______ the difference from the approximate EDD.
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Match the following terms with their definitions:
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What is the specific gravity range of amniotic fluid?
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The pH of amniotic fluid is typically lower than 7.
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What is oligohydramnios and when is it commonly observed?
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At 40 weeks, the volume of amniotic fluid is approximately ______.
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Match the timing with the primary source of amniotic fluid:
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Which condition is characterized by an amniotic fluid index (AFI) of ≥ 25 cm?
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Oligohydramnios is defined by an AFI measurement of less than 5 cm.
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What is the most common cause of oligohydramnios?
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The amniotic fluid index (AFI) is considered normal when it ranges between _____ cm and _____ cm.
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Match the following causes with their respective conditions:
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What is the total duration of pregnancy in days?
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The fetal age is the same as the gestational age.
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When does cardiac activity in the fetus typically start?
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The first trimester of pregnancy lasts until _____ weeks.
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What is the most common cause of polyhydramnios?
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Match each trimester with its duration:
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Oligohydramnios is only caused by fetal renal anomalies.
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Name one investigation step that should be performed if generalized congenital anomaly (GCA) is suspected.
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In polyhydramnios cases, the _____ check is performed to evaluate for anemia.
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Match the following conditions with their descriptions:
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What color of amniotic fluid is typically indicative of fetal distress?
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Colorless amniotic fluid is abnormal at term.
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What does AFI stand for in the context of amniotic fluid assessment?
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The AFI is calculated by summing the largest vertical length of amniotic fluid pockets in ___ quadrants of the abdomen.
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Match the color of amniotic fluid with its condition:
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What is the timing for performing amnio-infusion?
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Reduced renal blood flow leads to increased GFR in cases of oligohydramnios.
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What are the three main characteristics of Potter's syndrome?
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The condition characterized by severe oligohydramnios and a band wrapping around the baby's digit is known as _____ syndrome.
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Match each association of oligohydramnios with its effect:
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What is the maximum amount of fluid that can be removed during serial amniocentesis?
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Tocolytics are recommended for women with severe polyhydramnios who are 34 weeks pregnant or older.
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Name one potential complication of severe polyhydramnios.
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In cases of polyhydramnios, the artificial rupture of membrane is indicated when the condition is classified as _____ (C/1).
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Match the following tocolytic medications with their recommended usage:
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Study Notes
Antepartum Fetal Monitoring
- Weekly Non-Stress Test (NST) is recommended for pregnancies with moderate and severe oligo/polyhydramnios starting from 28 weeks
- Weekly Biophysical Score (BPS) is advised for moderate and severe oligo/polyhydramnios starting at 28 weeks
- Ultrasound for fetal growth should be performed every 3 weeks for moderate and severe oligo/polyhydramnios starting at 28 weeks
Treatment of Oligo/Polyhydramnios
- Uncomplicated oligo/polyhydramnios: Termination of pregnancy by induction of labor at 39 weeks
- Complicated oligo/polyhydramnios: Termination of pregnancy by induction of labor at 37 weeks
Complications of Oligohydramnios
- Early pregnancy complications include:
- Limited uterine distension
- Restricted space for fetal development
- Pulmonary hypoplasia (most common)
- Limb reduction defects
- Late pregnancy complications include:
- Cord compression leading to decreased fetal blood supply and fetal distress
- Meconium staining of amniotic fluid which can be swallowed by the fetus causing meconium aspiration syndrome
- Club foot/Congenital talipes equinovarus (CTEV)
Cardiotocography (CTG) Findings in Oligohydramnios
- Variable decelerations
- Late decelerations with or without decreased variability due to Uteroplacental Insufficiency (UPI)
Normal Pregnancy and Antenatal Care
- Fresh In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) cycle:
- Day 14 of the cycle = Day of fertilization = Day of oocyte retrieval
- Estimated Date of Delivery (EDD) = Day of fertilization + 266 days
- Frozen IVF cycle:
- Day of fertilization doesn't coincide with the day of oocyte retrieval
- Day 3 transfer (D 17 of the cycle) + 263 days = EDD
- Day 5 transfer (D 19 of the cycle) + 261 days = EDD
Important Terminologies and Intrauterine Death
- Preterm Pregnancy: < 37 weeks
- Early Term: 37 weeks to 38 weeks + 6 days
- Full Term: 39 weeks to 40 weeks + 6 days
- Late Term: 40 weeks to 41 weeks + 6 days
- Post-term Pregnancy: ≥ 42 weeks (≥ 294 days)
- Abortion: Pregnancy loss at < 20 weeks
- Intrauterine Death (IUD)/Stillbirth: Pregnancy loss at ≥ 20 weeks
Classification of Preterm Birth
- American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) classification:
- Early preterm: < 34 weeks
- Late preterm: 34 weeks to 36 weeks + 6 days
- World Health Organization (WHO) classification:
- Late preterm birth: 34 weeks to 36 weeks + 6 days
- Moderate preterm birth: 32 weeks to 33 weeks + 6 days
- Very preterm birth: < 32 weeks
- Extreme preterm birth: < 28 weeks
Basics of Pregnancy: Part 1
- Fetal growth period is calculated from the day of fertilization:
- Period of fertilized ova: Up to 2 weeks after fertilization
- Embryonic period: 3rd - 8th week after fertilization
- Fetal period: 9th week after fertilization until delivery
- Fetal growth period is the only pregnancy event not calculated from the 1st day of the Last Menstrual Period (LMP)
Calculation of Estimated Day of Delivery (EDD)
- Natural conception:
- Regular 28-day cycle: EDD using Naegele's formula: 1st day of LMP + 7 days + 9 months (add 7 days first)
- Exception: LMP in February: Add 9 months first, then 7 days
- Cycle length < or > 28 days:
- Calculate approximate EDD using Naegele's formula
- Calculate the difference between given cycle length and 28 days
- If cycle length > 28 days: Add the difference to approximate EDD
- If cycle length < 28 days: Subtract the difference from approximate EDD
- Naegele's formula is not applicable for:
- Pregnancy due to oral contraceptive failure
- Lactational amenorrhea
- Irregular cycles
- Unsure about LMP
Amniotic Fluid
- Features:
- Specific gravity: 1.008-1.010
- pH: 7-7.5 (7.2)
- Osmolarity: 260 osmol/L
- Volume:
- Maximum at 32-34 weeks: 1 L
- At 40 weeks: 800 mL
- At 42 weeks: 200 mL
- Applied aspect: Oligohydramnios in post-term pregnancy
- Source:
- 1st Trimester: Ultrafiltration of maternal plasma across placenta
- Up to 20 weeks: Transudation across fetal skin
- ≥ 20 weeks: Fetal urine
- Maintenance of Amniotic Fluid Volume: Depends on fetal swallowing
- Notes:
- Fetal urine production at term: 1000 mL/day
- Keratinization of fetal skin: 22-25 weeks of pregnancy
Amniotic Fluid Disorders
- Polyhydramnios vs Oligohydramnios:
PolyhydramniosOligohydramniosAmniotic Fluid Index (AFI)≥ 25 cm< 5 cmSingle Deepest Pocket (SDP)≥ 8 cm< 2 cmMost Common (m/c)IdiopathicIdiopathicMildCauseIdiopathic Gross congenital anomalies (GCA): 1.Large placenta: Twin pregnancy Rh -ve pregnancy Diabetics 2.Increased urine output: Twin pregnancy Maternal diabetes: maternal hyperglycemia → Fetal hyperglycemia → Fetal polyuria → Polyhydramnios Bartter syndrome: Polyuria Fetal anemia: D/t a.Rh incompatibility b.Parvovirus B19 infection c.ThalassemiaIdiopathic Gross congenital anomalies (GCA): m/c: Renal anomalies 1.Small placenta PIH UPI (uteroplacental insufficiency) IUGR 3.Decreased urine output: Renal anomalies in fetus Posterior urethral valve Drugs: Indomethacin, ACE inhibitors 4.Decreased volume: Leaking after amniocentesis PPROM 5.Chromosomal anomalies: Triploidy 6.Abruptio: Rare (D/t ↓ in functional size of placenta)SevereGIT anomalies > NTD
- Notes:
- AFI: Amniotic Fluid Index
- SDP: Single Deepest Pocket
Polyhydramnios and Oligohydramnios
- Document outlines causes, investigations, and treatment of polyhydramnios and oligohydramnios.
- Polyhydramnios:
- Other causes:
- Increased transudation from skin
- Abdominal wall defects (omphalocele, gastroschisis)
- Swallowing defects (esophageal atresia, tracheo-esophageal fistula, duodenal atresia, cleft lip/palate)
- Congenital diaphragmatic hernia
- Chromosomal anomalies (trisomy)
- Chorangioma of placenta
- Sacrococcygeal teratoma
- TORCH infections
- Twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome
- Note:
- Most common cause (m/c) of polyhydramnios is a renal anomaly of the fetus
- Other possible causes include UPI/PROM
- In all cases of oligohydramnios, a sterile P/S examination is performed to rule out PROM.
- Other causes:
- Oligohydramnios:
- Note:
- A common cause of oligohydramnios is a renal anomaly of the fetus.
- Possible causes include UPI/PROM.
- Note:
Investigations for Oligo/Polyhydramnios
- First Step: Transabdominal ultrasound (TVS)
- Next Steps:
- Level 2/Anomaly scan: To rule out Generalized Congenital Anomaly (GCA)
- If GCA is suspected, karyotyping should be done.
- Sterile P/S examination: To rule out premature rupture of the membranes (PROM)
- Umbilical artery Doppler: To rule out umbilical cord problems, IUGR (intrauterine growth restriction), or PIH (pre-eclampsia)
- In polyhydramnios cases, DIPSI check is performed to check for diabetes and MCA Doppler check to evaluate for anemia
- Additional Information:
- Indomethacin: Used for treatment of polyhydramnios beyond 32 weeks, and for premature closure of ductus arteriosus
- P/A Height: Uterine height does not correspond to the gestational age for oligo/polyhydramnios
- Important Note: The document uses arrows (→\rightarrow→) to indicate potential causes.
BASICS OF PREGNANCY: Part 1
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Presumptions in a pregnant woman:
- Prior to pregnancy:
- Regular cycles:
- Cycle length: 28 days
- Day 14 of cycle: Day of ovulation
- Total duration of pregnancy: 9 months + 7 days / 40 weeks / 280 days
- Regular cycles:
- Prior to pregnancy:
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Timeline of pregnancy:
DayEvent1st day1st day of LMP (Last menstrual period)14th dayOvulation/Fertilization28th dayMissed period (corresponds to 4th week of pregnancy; Fertilization occurs a week prior)
- Period of pregnancy & fetal age:
ParameterDay of calculationPeriod of pregnancy/Gestation1st day of LMPFetal ageDay of fertilization
- Notes:
- Difference between gestational age & fetal age = Fetal age + 2 weeks
- Example: Cardiac activity starts at 5th week of pregnancy, 3 weeks after fertilization.
- Trimesters & Fetal growth period:
TrimesterCalculationT11st day of LMP → 13 weeks + 6 daysT214 weeks → 27 weeks + 6 daysT328 weeks → Delivery
Amniotic Fluid Assessment
- Color of Amniotic Fluid:
ColorConditionStraw colorNormal at termColorlessNormal at termGreenMeconium +, Fetal distress, Transverse lie/breech, Listeria infectionTobacco juiceSaffron/yellowish greenGoldenBilirubinDark redBlood
- Amniotic Fluid Index (AFI):
- Method:
- Sum the largest vertical length of amniotic fluid pockets in all four quadrants of the abdomen
- Formula:
- AFI = a + b + c + d
- Interpretation:
- Method:
Fundamentals of Reproduction
- Management of Oligo/Polyhydramnios:
- Conservative management:
- Maintain current management
- Bed rest: Left lateral position
- Improve hydration
- Amnio-infusion:
- Indication: Persistent variable deceleration
- Timing: At labour
- Fluid: Normal saline
- Conservative management:
- Associations of Oligohydramnios:
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UPI (Uteroplacental Insufficiency):
- Effect on blood supply to the fetus: reduced blood supply to the fetus
- Effect on IUGR (↓ growth): brain sparing effect (Blood supply from peripheral organs directed towards the brain)
- Effect on renal blood flow: reduced renal blood flow; reduced GFR
- Effect on Oliguria: oliguria
- Effect on Oligohydramnios: oligohydramnios
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Syndromes:
SyndromeDescriptionPotter's syndromeBilateral renal agenesis + Pulmonary hypoplasia + Typical flat facies.Potter's sequence: Above feature occurring due to any other reason.Amniotic Band syndromeAKA Streeter's syndrome/constriction band.Preterm Premature Rupture of Membranes (PPROM) before 37 weeks.Severe oligohydramnios.Membrane wraps tightly around the baby's digit in the form of a band.Digital amputation.
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Polyhydramnios Management
- Management of Polyhydramnios:
- Asymptomatic/mild symptoms: No intervention is required
- Severe polyhydramnios (SVP ≥ 16/AFI ≥ 35cm): Respiratory discomfort, uterine irritability
- Additional Points:
- Serial amniocentesis: Maximum amount: 2-2.5 L
- Tocolytics:
- < 32 weeks: Indomethacin
- 32-34 weeks: Nifedipine
- ≥ 34 weeks: Not given
- Complications of polyhydramnios:
- Preterm labor (due to uterine overdistension)
- Premature rupture of membranes(PPROM)
- Cord prolapse
- Malpresentation/unstable lie (head of baby not fixed)
- Abruption of placenta
- Postpartum hemorrhage (PPH)
- Subinvolution of uterus
- Artificial rupture of membrane (C/1): In polyhydramnios
- Imaging Related to Amniotic Fluid Disorders: Displays ultrasound images showing specific conditions
- Conditions:
- Posterior urethral valve
- Associations:
- Polyhydramnios
- Down syndrome
- Oligohydramnios (late in pregnancy)
- Conditions:
- Other Related Conditions:
- Phocomelia (D/t Thalidomide)
- Amniotic band syndrome
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