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 the management of thrombocytopenia in pregnancy.
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…
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 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 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 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 a guideline for the management of normal labor provided by the Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology at the University of Ruhuna. It covers various aspects of labor management, including the diagnosis of labor, criteria for admission to the labor room, preparation for labor, initial assessment, management of the first, second, and third…
