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LAMAZE EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH
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UPDATE GRADED A++ 2025/2026
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Which point during Postpartum
pregnancy carries the
greatest risk of
developing a Venous
Thromboembolism
(VTE)?
How is a post-partum Loss of
haemorrhage defined? >500ml blood within 24 hours of delivery
Polyhydramnios excessive amniotic fluid
Define fetal presentation The part of
the fetus that
is entering the
maternal pelvis
Why is induction of Reduce risk of stillbirth
labour offered to
women with a
prolonged gestation?
Indications
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for cesarean delivery regardless of fetal lie
- Placental abnormalities
- Oligohydramnios
contraindication to
- Ruptured membranes
external cephalic
- Hyperextended fetal head
version
- Fetal or uterine anomaly
- Multiple gestation
How is oligohydramnios Amniotic fluid index
defined <5th centile
What is polyhydramnios? Amniotic fluid
index >95th
centile
Endorphins Make contractions more bearable
Hormones for baby Baby's lungs and
organs mature
before birth
Catecholamine for baby ensure baby has enough oxygen during labor/blood
supply to heart and brain
General
Pregnancy: Week 6-Week structure of fetus is formed
15 (first trimester) - Amniotic sac and umbilical chords formed
- Baby
starts
growing
Pregnancy: Week 15-27 hair
(second trimester) (lanugo)
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