Learning outcomes After studying this chapter you should be able to: Knowledge criteria • Describe the common structural abnormalities resulting from abnormal development • List the risk factors for the…
The term ‘gynaecology’ describes the study of diseases of the female genital tract and reproductive system. There is a continuum between gynaecology and obstetrics so that the division is somewhat…
Learning objectives After studying this chapter you should be able to: Knowledge criteria • Describe the pathophysiology, aetiology and presentation of the major antenatal complications of pregnancy: – hypertension in…
Learning outcomes After studying this chapter you should be able to: Knowledge criteria • Demonstrate an understanding of the common antenatal and postnatal psychiatric illnesses and their management • Discuss…
Management of a woman during pregnancy, childbirth and puerperium involves differentiation of normal physiological changes associated with pregnancy from pathological conditions. Basic clinical skills in obstetrics include effective verbal and…
Learning outcomes After studying this chapter you should be able to: Knowledge criteria • Describe the normal maternal changes in the puerperium • Describe the aetiology, diagnosis and management of…
Learning outcomes After studying this chapter you should be able to: Knowledge criteria • Describe the aims and patterns of routine antenatal care • List the key elements of preconceptual…
Learning outcomes After studying this chapter you should be able to: Knowledge criteria • Describe the aetiology, risk factors for, risks and management of: – Anaemia in pregnancy – Gestational…
Learning outcomes After studying this chapter you should be able to: Knowledge criteria • Define maternal and perinatal mortality • List the main causes of maternal and perinatal mortality •…
Learning outcomes After studying this chapter you should be able to: Knowledge criteria • Describe normal placental development • Describe the structure of the umbilical cord and uteroplacental blood flow…
