Pregnancy Medicine — Flashcards

_____ hypertension = new-onset hypertension presenting after 20 weeks of gestation without significant proteinuria or other features of pre-eclampsia Pre-eclampsia = new-onset hypertension presenting after 20 weeks of gestation with significant proteinuria or other end-organ dysfunction

Hyperemesis gravidarum usually begins at ~_____ weeks, peaks at 12 weeks and resolves by 20 weeks

What is the extreme form of nausea and vomiting of pregnancy? _____

Nausea and vomiting in pregnancy is linked to ↑ _____

_____ is associated with a lower ↓ risk of hyperemesis gravidarum

HELLP syndrome is characterised by _____, Elevated Liver Enzymes, and Low Platelets

Chronic hypertension in pregnancy is pre-existing hypertension diagnosed before _____ gestation

Hint: timing

Hyperemesis gravidarum presents with a pre-pregnancy weight change of at least _____

Increase energy intake in pregnancy by 200 calories ONLY in the last _____

Hint: time

Advise & encourage an obese woman planning for pregnancy to reduce weight by _____% as it would have significant health benefits