Notes in Conditions Arising in Pregnancy

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Published	10/08/2024	The effects of foetal alcohol syndrome are greatest in the first {{c1::3}} months of pregnancy
Published	10/08/2024	Alcohol in early pregnancy can lead to:{{c1::Miscarriage}}{{c1::Small for dates}}{{c1::Preterm delivery}}
Published	10/08/2024	Fetal alcohol syndrome refers to certain effects and characteristics that are found in children of mothers that consumed significant alcohol duri…
Published	10/08/2024	Rubella during pregnancy:Women planning to become pregnant should ensure they have had the {{c1::MMR}} vaccine. If in doubt they can be test…
Published	10/08/2024	Pregnant women {{c1::should not::should/should not?}} receive the MMR vaccination, as this is a live vaccine. Non-immune women should be offered …
Published	10/08/2024	The features of congenital rubella syndrome to be aware of are:{{c1::Congenital cataracts}}{{c1::Congenital heart disease (PDA and pulmonary stenosis)…
Published	10/08/2024	Mothers that have previously had chickenpox are immune and safe. If in doubt, {{c1::IgG}} levels for VZV can be tested. Women that…
Published	10/08/2024	If the chickenpox rash starts in pregnancy, they may be treated with oral {{c1::aciclovir}} if they present within {{c1::24}} hours and are more than …
Published	10/08/2024	Congenital varicella syndrome occurs in around 1% of cases of chickenpox in pregnancy. It occurs when there is infection in the first {{c1::…
Published	10/08/2024	Typical features of Congenital Varicella Syndrome:{{c1::Fetal growth}} restriction{{c1::Microcephaly, hydrocephalus}} and learning disabilityScars and…
Published	10/08/2024	The features of congenital Cytomegalovirus are:{{c1::Fetal growth}} restriction{{c1::Microcephaly}}{{c1::Hearing loss}}Vision lossLearning disability{…
Published	10/08/2024	Congenital Zika syndrome: (3){{c1::Microcephaly}}{{c1::Fetal growth restriction}}Other intracranial abnormalities, such as {{c1::ventriculomegaly and …
Published	10/08/2024	Pregnant women that may have contracted the Zika virus should be tested for the {{c1::viral PCR}} and {{c1::antibodies}} to the Zi…
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