Learning Objectives After studying this chapter you should be able to: Knowledge criteria Describe the pathophysiology, aetiology and presentation of the major antenatal complications of pregnancy: Hypertension in pregnancy Antepartum haemorrhage and placenta accreta Multiple pregnancy, breech presentation Abnormal and…
Learning Outcomes After studying this chapter you should be able to: Knowledge criteria Describe the aims and patterns of routine antenatal care List the key elements of pre-conceptual care Contrast the changing demographics of pregnancy Discuss the significance of previous obstetric…
Learning Outcomes After studying this chapter you should be able to: Knowledge criteria Explain the relevance of a detailed history of the index pregnancy Discuss the importance of previous obstetric, medical, gynaecological and family history Explain how to conduct a…
Learning Outcomes After studying this chapter you should be able to: Knowledge criteria Understand the definitions of maternal and perinatal mortality List the main causes of maternal and perinatal mortality Describe the socioeconomic factors that affect perinatal and maternal mortality…
Learning Outcomes After studying this chapter you should be able to: Knowledge criteria Describe normal placental development Describe the structure of the umbilical cord and uteroplacental blood flow List the placental transfer mechanisms and functions Describe the sequence of normal…
Learning Outcomes After studying this chapter you should be able to: Knowledge criteria Understand the immunology of pregnancy Describe the changes in the uterus, vagina and breasts that take place in pregnancy Describe the adaptations of the cardiovascular, endocrine, respiratory,…
Learning Outcomes After studying this chapter you should be able to: Knowledge criteria Describe the basic principles of the formation of the gametes Describe the physiology of the normal menstrual cycle Describe the physiology of coitus, fertilization and implantation Clinical…
Learning Outcomes After studying this chapter you should be able to: Knowledge criteria Describe the anatomy of the bony pelvis, external genitalia and internal genital organs Describe the blood, lymphatic and nerve supply to the external and internal genital organs…