Large For Dates Pregnancy

Babies are considered to be large for dates if their development is above the ...

A large for dates baby has a fundal height of [blank_start]greater than 2cm[blank_end] above their expected gestational age

The term "fetal [blank_start]macrosomia[blank_end]" is used to describe a newborn who's significantly larger than average

One method of predicting foetal weight is by measuring the length of which foetal bone? The [blank_start]Femur[blank_end]

When a mother is found to have a macrosomic baby, which of the following conditions is it most important to rule out?

The medical condition describing an excess of amniotic fluid in the amniotic sac is known as [blank_start]Polyhydramnios[blank_end]

Obstructed labour, also known as labour [blank_start]dystocia[blank_end], is when, even though the uterus is contracting normally, the baby does not exit the pelvis during childbirth due to being physically blocked

On ultrasound, an amniotic fluid index (AFI) of greater than [blank_start]25[blank_end]cm is diagnostic of polyhydramnios

What is the depth of amniotic fluid diagnostic of polyhydramnios on ultrasound? Deepest pool = ...

Which endocrine condition is a common cause of polyhydramnios? Maternal [blank_start]Diabetes[blank_end]

Polyhydramnios can cause [blank_start]premature[blank_end] labour

Which of the following is the main presenting symptom of polyhydramnios?

Which of the following investigative tests should be conducted in a mother of a polyhydramnios foetus?

If a pregnant woman with a polyhydramnios foetus hasn't given birth by 37 weeks, labour should be induced.

What is the diagnosis?

Assisted conception therapy for infertility is known to increase the chances of a multiple pregnancy

Low maternal age is a risk factor for multiple pregnancy

Monozygotic twins occur when ...

Dizygotic twins occur when ...

In terms of dizygous twins, such pregnancies are always dichorionic and diamniotic.

In terms of monozygous twins, such pregnancies are always dichorionic and diamniotic.

The [blank_start]earlier[blank_end] the fertilised ovum divides, the more likely a monozygotic pregnancy is to be dichorionic diamniotic (DCDA)

Day 0-3 after fertilisation: [blank_start]Dichorionic, diamniotic (DCDA)[blank_end] Day 4-7 after fertilisation: [blank_start]Monochorionic , diamniotic (MCDA)[blank_end] Day 8-14 after fertilisation: [blank_start]Monochorionic , monoamniotic (MCMA)[blank_end] Day 15 after fertilisation onwards: [blank_start]Conjoined twins[blank_end]

Which sign, found using ultrasound scanning, shows two placentas with a conjoining membrane and can thus be used to differentiate DCDA and MCDA twins? The [blank_start]Lambda[blank_end] sign

In multiple pregnancy, hCG levels are [blank_start]higher[blank_end] than in a usual pregnancy

Severe nausea and vomiting in pregnancy (which can be exacerbated by multiple pregnancy) is known as [blank_start]hyperemesis gravidarum[blank_end]

Which supplement which is not generally required in normally pregnancy is a necessity in multiple pregnancy patients?

Women with a multiple pregnancy are at a higher risk of developing pre-eclampsia. They are therefore prophylactically prescribed low dose [blank_start]aspirin[blank_end] in order to protect against this.

Women with a multiple pregnancy are at a higher risk of developing pre-eclampsia. They are therefore prophylactically prescribed low dose [blank_start]aspirin[blank_end] (antiplatelet medication) in order to protect against this.

Which vitamin is also supplemented to women with multiple pregnancy in order to protect the foetus against neural tube defects? [blank_start]Folic Acid[blank_end] Supplementation

What is twin-twin transfusion syndrome?

Which type of drugs are given during preterm labour to promote pulmonary surfactant production? [blank_start]Steroids[blank_end]

What is the target HbA1c in pregnant women?

Pregnancy should be avoided is the HbA1c is above [blank_start]86 mmol/mol[blank_end]

Patients with known diabetes should be started on a high dose of which supplement 3 months prior to pregnancy?

In diabetic patients, high dose Folic Acid (5mg) should be started 3 months prior to conception and continued at a high dose until ...

Diabetic patients are also given low dose [blank_start]aspirin[blank_end] in order to protect against the potential development of pre-eclampsia