Hyperglycemia in pregnancy -OB4

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 intrapartum fetal monitoring in the Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology at the University of Ruhuna. It discusses the importance of fetal monitoring during labor and provides recommendations for measuring fetal heart rate using intermittent auscultation or continuous cardiotocography (CTG). The document also covers the use of…

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 on the management of twin pregnancies, provided by the Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology at the University of Ruhuna. It covers various aspects of twin pregnancies, including definitions of different types of twins, antenatal advice, antenatal follow-up, surveillance for selective growth restriction, monitoring for complications such as feto-fetal transfusion syndrome…

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 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…