DIU-OB18

This document is a guideline for the management of small for gestational age (SGA) fetuses in the field of obstetrics and gynecology. It provides information on the definition and classification of SGA fetuses, as well as the risks associated with SGA, such as stillbirth, birth asphyxia, and long-term health complications. The document also discusses the…

This document is about prenatal diagnosis, which is the early identification of fetuses with chromosomal abnormalities. It discusses the procedures of amniocentesis and chorionic villus sampling, as well as non-invasive prenatal testing using maternal plasma DNA. It also mentions the indications for considering maternal plasma DNA testing and the various screening tests available for chromosomal…

This document is a guideline on the management of breech presentation at term, provided by the Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology at the University of Ruhuna. It discusses the use of External Cephalic Version (ECV) to turn the fetus to a cephalic presentation, as well as the contraindications and considerations for performing ECV. The document…

This document is a guideline for the management of chronic hypertension during pregnancy. It provides information on the definition of chronic hypertension, pre-pregnancy advice, antihypertensive treatment during pregnancy, monitoring, fetal monitoring, timing of birth, and postnatal monitoring. The document emphasizes the importance of optimizing blood pressure control and offers recommendations for healthcare professionals in managing…

This document is a guideline for the management of hyperglycemia in pregnancy. It provides information on the types of diabetes mellitus, risk factors for gestational diabetes, screening methods, diagnostic criteria, preconception care, management strategies, complications, fetal surveillance, timing of birth, intrapartum management, neonatal care, and postnatal care. The document emphasizes the importance of multidisciplinary management…

This document is a guideline for the management of abnormal labor in the field of obstetrics and gynecology. It provides definitions and terminologies related to labor, as well as information on the diagnosis and management of various abnormalities that can occur during the first and second stages of labor. The document emphasizes the importance of…