Learning Outcomes After studying this chapter you should be able to: Knowledge relating to mental disorders Demonstrate an awareness of the range of possible mental health disorders in the perinatal period Understand the importance of identification of mental health history…
Learning Outcomes After studying this chapter you should be able to: Knowledge criteria Describe the normal maternal changes in the puerperium Describe the aetiology, diagnosis and management of the common abnormalities/emergencies in the postpartum period, including maternal collapse, thromboembolism, puerperal…
Learning Outcomes After studying this chapter you should be able to: Knowledge criteria Outline the mechanism of spontaneous vaginal delivery Describe the aetiology, diagnosis and management of the common malpresentations and malpositions in labour Define the different types of perineal…
Learning outcomes After studying this chapter you should be able to: Knowledge criteria Describe the mechanisms, diagnosis and management of normal and abnormal labour Describe the methods of induction and augmentation of labour, including the indications, contraindications and complications Describe…
Learning Outcomes After studying this chapter you should be able to: Knowledge criteria Describe the common structural abnormalities resulting from abnormal development List the risk factors for the common fetal abnormalities Compare the diagnostic tests for fetal abnormality Describe the…
Learning Outcomes After studying this chapter you should be able to: Knowledge criteria Describe the aetiology, risk factors, risks and management of: Anaemia in pregnancy Gestational diabetes Infections in pregnancy Thromboembolic disease in pregnancy Liver disease Contrast the clinical presentation…
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…