OBG Quick Revision Notes
Important Definitions
- Abortion: Expulsion of fetus before 20 weeks or <500g
- Placenta Previa: Placenta implanted in lower uterus, covering cervix
- Abruptio Placentae: Premature separation of a normally implanted placenta
- Antepartum Hemorrhage: Bleeding after 28 weeks but before delivery
- Puerperium: 6-week period post-delivery where reproductive organs revert to normal
- Episiotomy: Surgical cut in perineum to aid delivery
- Ectopic Pregnancy: Fertilized egg implanted outside uterus
- Hyperemesis Gravidarum: Severe vomiting in pregnancy causing dehydration
- Prolonged Labor: Labor >18 hours
- LSCS: Delivery of baby via surgery (C-section)
- GDM: Diabetes first detected in pregnancy
- IUGR: Fetus not growing as per gestational age
- Puerperal Pyrexia: Fever >38°C within 10 days postpartum
- Pregnancy Discomforts: Minor symptoms due to pregnancy changes
Placenta Previa vs Abruptio Placentae
Placenta Previa:
- Painless, bright red bleeding
- Soft, non-tender uterus
- No fetal distress usually
- Managed by C-section, avoid PV exam
Abruptio Placentae:
- Painful, dark red bleeding
- Firm, tender uterus
- Fetal distress common
- Emergency delivery may be needed
Important Definitions
- Abortion: Expulsion of fetus before 20 weeks or <500g
- Placenta Previa: Placenta implanted in lower uterus, covering cervix
- Abruptio Placentae: Premature separation of a normally implanted placenta
- Antepartum Hemorrhage: Bleeding after 28 weeks but before delivery
- Puerperium: 6-week period post-delivery where reproductive organs revert to normal
- Episiotomy: Surgical cut in perineum to aid delivery
- Ectopic Pregnancy: Fertilized egg implanted outside uterus
- Hyperemesis Gravidarum: Severe vomiting in pregnancy causing dehydration
- Prolonged Labor: Labor >18 hours
- LSCS: Delivery of baby via surgery (C-section)
- GDM: Diabetes first detected in pregnancy
- IUGR: Fetus not growing as per gestational age
- Puerperal Pyrexia: Fever >38°C within 10 days postpartum
- Pregnancy Discomforts: Minor symptoms due to pregnancy changes
Placenta Previa vs Abruptio Placentae
Placenta Previa:
- Painless, bright red bleeding
- Soft, non-tender uterus
- No fetal distress usually
- Managed by C-section, avoid PV exam
Abruptio Placentae:
- Painful, dark red bleeding
- Firm, tender uterus
- Fetal distress common
- Emergency delivery may be needed
