Common disorders of pregnancy:-
Ectopic pregnancy:-
- A pregnancy in which the fetus develops outside the uterus.
- Most common site is a fallopian tube; other sites include ovaries, cervix and abdomen.
- Risk factors for ectopic pregnancy include: pelvic inflammatory diseases(PID), tobacco,smoking and the use of assisted reproductive technology.
- Sign and symptom classically include abdominal pain and vaginal bleeding.
- Treatment:- Methotrexate to terminates the fetal growth and subsequent abortion. Surgical intervention may be necessary.
- Administer RhoGAM to Rh negative mothers.
Placenta previa:-
- Placenta is implanted partially or wholly in the lower uterine segment(near cervical os).
- It is a leading cause of antepartum hemorrhage.
Types of placenta previa:-
- There are four types of placenta previa
- Low-lying:-Placenta implanted in the lower segment of uterus but does not reaches (covers) the cervical os.Vaginal birth is possible.
- Marginal:-Border of the placenta touches the cervical os. Vaginal birth are normal safe.
- Partial:- the placenta only partially obstructs cervical os. Vaginal birth is still possible mostly CS is preferred for partial type.
- Complete:- Implantation totally covers the cervical os. Cesarean section is usally recommended.
Sign and symptom:-
Pain , bright red bleeding soft uterus anemia uterine contractions.
Painless bleeding is associated with placenta previa.
Treatment:-
For minimal to no bleeding
Bed rest
For heavy bleeding
C-section may be recommended..
ABRUPTIO PLACENTA:-
- The separation of the placenta from its site of implantation after 20 weeks of gestation or during the course of delivery.
- Types:-Concealed abruption,revealed abruption,mixed type.
- Risk factors:- Increased age and parity;vascular disease, Supine hypotensive syndrome smoking cocaine use uterine myoma.
- Sign and symptom:-
Vaginal bleeding accompanied with abdominal pain.
Bloody amniotic fluid.
Pallor skin,hypotension.
Signs of shock.
Treatment:-
ABNORMALITIES OF PLACENTA:-
Velamentous insertion:-
The umbilical cord inserts into the fetal membrane,then travels withing the membrane to the placenta.
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