This document provides guidelines for the management of epilepsy in pregnancy. It discusses the risks associated with antiepileptic drugs (AEDs) during pregnancy, including fetal risks and adverse effects on the mother. The document also covers management during the preconception period, antepartum care, intrapartum care, and postpartum care. It emphasizes the importance of regular monitoring, planning,…
This document is a guide on the management of thrombocytopenia (low platelet count) in pregnancy. It provides information on the definition, causes, diagnosis, and treatment options for various types of thrombocytopenia that can occur during pregnancy. The document also includes recommendations for monitoring platelet counts, potential complications, and the involvement of different healthcare professionals in…
This document is a guideline on the management of anemia in pregnancy. It provides information on the diagnosis, causes, evaluation, and treatment of anemia in pregnant women. The document emphasizes the importance of early detection and appropriate management of anemia to prevent adverse effects on both the mother and the fetus. It also discusses the…
This document is a guideline for the management of severe pre-eclampsia and eclampsia in pregnant women. It provides definitions, clinical features, monitoring protocols, and treatment options for these conditions. The document also includes recommendations for the timing of delivery and postpartum care. It is based on the guidelines provided by the University of Ruhuna’s Faculty…
This document is a guideline on the management of gestational hypertension, which is a type of high blood pressure that occurs during pregnancy. It provides definitions of hypertension and severe hypertension, as well as risk factors for gestational hypertension. The document outlines the management approach for different levels of blood pressure, including pharmacological treatment and…
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 heart disease in pregnancy. It provides recommendations for various aspects of care, including labor and delivery, antibiotic prophylaxis, anesthesia, monitoring, management of heart failure, and postpartum care. The document emphasizes the importance of pre-pregnancy optimization, frequent antenatal follow-up, and meticulous monitoring to ensure optimal outcomes for…
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 about supplements and dietary advice for pregnant women. It emphasizes the importance of proper nutrition during pregnancy for optimal fetal growth and development. The document discusses the prevalence of iron deficiency anaemia and the need for iron and calcium supplementation. It also highlights the benefits of folic acid supplementation in reducing the…
