Introduction and General Principles · Obstetrics

Gynecology and Obstetrics · Clinical Specialties

How it begins

Conceptual, physiological and clinical foundations of obstetrics: terminology, gestational dating, maternal-fetal physiology, semiology of prenatal control and the principles that structure the surveillance of normal and risk pregnancy.

What it covers

1. Definition and Scope of Obstetrics
2. Fundamental Obstetric Terminology
3. · 2.1 Gravidity and Parity
4. · 2.2 Classification by Gestational Age at Birth
5. · 2.3 Other Essential Terms
6. Gestational Age and Dating Methods
7. · 3.1 Gestation Weeks Convention
8. · 3.2 Ultrasound Dating
9. · 3.3 Other Dating Methods
10. · 3.4 Chronological Development Milestones
11. Fertilization, Implantation and Early Embryonic Development
12. · 4.1 Fertilization
13. · 4.2 Transportation and Implementation
14. · 4.3 Development of the Germinal Layers
15. Placenta, Umbilical Cord and Amniotic Fluid
16. · 5.1 Placental Development and Structure
17. · 5.2 Placental Functions
18. · 5.3 Umbilical Cord
19. · 5.4 Amniotic Fluid
20. Maternal Physiological Changes of Pregnancy
21. · 6.1 Cardiovascular System
22. · 6.2 Respiratory System
23. · 6.3 Renal and Urinary System
24. · 6.4 Hematological System
25. · 6.5 Digestive and Metabolic System
26. · 6.6 Endocrine System and Skin
27. Endocrinology of Pregnancy
28. Prenatal Control
29. · 8.1 Objectives of Prenatal Control
30. · 8.2 Visit Calendar (Standard Low Risk Scheme)
31. · 8.3 Components of Each Visit
32. Directed Obstetric History
33. · 9.1 Essential Components
34. · 9.2 Obstetric History of Higher Predictive Weight
35. Obstetric Examination
36. · 10.1 General Examination and Vital Signs
37. · 10.2 Measurement of Uterine Height
38. · 10.3 Auscultation of Fetal Heart Rate
39. Leopold's maneuvers
40. Obstetric Risk Stratification
41. · 12.1 Levels of Care according to Risk
42. · 12.2 Preeclampsia Detection: First Trimester Screening
43. Nutrition and Supplementation in Pregnancy
44. · 13.1 Recommended Weight Gain (Institute of Medicine, IOM)
45. · 13.2 Essential Supplementation
46. · 13.3 Dietary Restrictions
47. Principles of Pharmacology in Pregnancy
48. · 14.1 Periods of Teratogenic Vulnerability
49. · 14.2 Classic Teratogens of Clinical Relevance
50. · 14.3 Placental Transfer of Drugs
51. Immunizations and Prophylaxis in Pregnancy
52. · 15.1 Recommended Vaccines during Pregnancy
53. · 15.2 Contraindicated Vaccines (Attenuated Live)
54. · 15.3 Prophylaxis with Anti-D Immunoglobulin
55. · 15.4 Screening and Prophylaxis of Streptococcus agalactiae (GBS)
56. Clinical Integration: Obstetric Reasoning
57. · Ethical Principles and Woman-Centered Care
58. · Teamwork and Continuity of Care