GYNECOLOGY VS FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTION LIST

ANTENATAL CARE  VS FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTION LIST

1.WHAT IS ANC ?

Systematic supervision examination and advice of a woman during pregnancy that should be regular and periodic in nature 

2. WHY IS ANEMIA COMMON DURING PREGNANCY ?

During pregnancy there is additional need for folic acid ,iron and other micronutrients .A Woman s diet may be insufficient to support this . In addition chronic infection or blood loss will lead to anemia 

3.WHY IS LATERAL POSITION PREFERED DURING LATE PREGANCY ? 

To prevent supine hypotension syndrome ,during late pregnancy the gravid uterus compresses the inferior vena cava when the patient is in supine position 

4.WHAT IS THE IMPORTANCE OF TETANUS TOXOID INJECTION DURING PREGNACY ? 

TO prevent tetanus in the mother as well as neonate 

5. WHAT IS THE IMPORTANCE OF REGULAR WEIGHT CHECKING DURING PREGNANCY ?

IT IS important to detect abnormality .Rapid weight gain may be manifestation of pre eclampsia /diabetes /multiple pregnancy .Low weight gain may suggest IUGR or INTRAUTERINE death of fetus and it is also indication of maternal illness 

6.WHY FOLIC ACID SUPPLEMENTATION IMORTANT DURING PREGNANCY ?

Lower the risk of birth defects such as NTD or neural tube defect ,heart and limb defect ,urinary tract anomaly and oral and facial cleft in addition it is important for the prevention of anemia 

7.WHAT IS  THE TOTAL IRON REQUIREMENT DURING PREGNANCY ?

IT is estimated to be approximately as 100 mg . this is distributed in fetus and placenta 300mg and expanded red cell mass 400mg 

8. HOW MUCH IS THE IDEAL WEIGHT GAIN DURING PREGNANCY ?

Total weight gain averages 9-11 kg 

9.WHICH ARE THE THE VACCINE CONTRAINDICVATED DURING PREGANCY ?

Live virus vaccine ( rubella,measles ,mups ,vericella,yellow fever ) are contraindicated 

10.HOW MUCH IS THE CALORIE REQUIREMENT DURING PREGNACY ?

The increased calorie requirement is to the extent of 300 kcal per day over the non pregnancy state (2500kcal )