Antenatal 6 weeks
LMP -
Cycle length -
EDC -
Risk -
High / Mod / Low - Cardiac, Psychosocial, Respiratory, GIT, Uro, Neuro, Endo, Haem, Imm, Psych, Other
Height, weight and BMI -
BP -
Pre-eclampsia risks -
History PE =RR 8x
HTN = RR 5x
Diabetes = RR4x
Autoimmune disease = RR2.5x
Nulliparity = RR2x
BMI > 30 = RR3x
CKD = RR2x
If high risk
Calcium supplement if dietary sources low
Low dose aspirin <75mg per day
Physical activity or leisure time is protective
Fetal growth restriction risks -
Level 2 risk = 1 to 3 of
Age > 40
BMI > 35
Family history pre-eclampsia
IVF
Smoking
Alcohol
PAPPA-A 0.3-0.4 MoM
Indigenous, South Asian or African heritage
Management
1 risk factor = standard serial measures
2 risk factors = low dose Aspirin until 36 weeks
3 risk factors = low dose aspirin + Ultrasound at 24 t o 28 weeks and repeated 6 weekly
Level 3 risk = any of
High risk of FTS pre-eclampsia screen
Previous FGR/SGA/PE
Previous FDIU
SLE, CKD, T2DM, HTN
Management
Low dose aspirin + Ultrasound at 24 to 28 weeks and repeated 6 weekly
Preterm birth risks -
Age > 40, BMI > 35, cervical cerclae, Hx LUSCS at full dilatation, mid trimester loss, PPROM < 37/40, IVF, Multiple, cone Bx / LLETZ, Primip, fibroid > 10cm, uterine variants
Substance use -
Medication safety -
VTE / Blood clot risk -
Previous unprovoked VTE = 4
Previous VTE provoked by major surgery = 3
High risk thrombophillia = 3
Medical (cancer, CHF, SLE, DM) = 3.
Transient risks
OHSS = 4
Surgery = 3
Hyperemesis = 3
Management
Antenatal >=4 = thrombo-prophylaxis from first trimester to 6 weeks post partum
Antenatal 3 = thrombo-prophylaxis from 28 weeks
Postnatal >=2 = thrombo-prophylaxis at least 10 days
Postnatal >3 = consider extending thrombo-prophylaxis with LMWH
Oral health -
Do you have bleeding gums, swelling, sensitive teeth, loose teeth, holes in your teeth, broken teeth, toothache or any other problems in your mouth?
Answer yes = dentist review
Vaccinations -
COVID, Influenza, DTP
Mental health concerns -
EPDS, DV
Investigations -
Dating ultrasound (8 to 13 weeks) -
First Trimester Screening (11+2 to 13+6 weeks)-
IMAP at JHH - blood test to be done 4 to 7 days before appointment ideally through Pathology North (Hospital
Privately (US through Hunter Imaging, PRP etc and blood test through Douglas Hanley Moir, Laverty etc)
Non Invasive Prenatal Testing (blood test from 10 weeks = $500) -
First presentation blood tests -
Blood group (BG) and blood group antibodies (BGA) tests, Full blood count (FBC) and ferritin, Hepatitis B, hepatitis C, syphilis serology, and HIV, Rubella, Varicella IgG, Mid stream urine (MSU) microscopy, culture and sensitivity (MCS)
Offer chlamydia screening if aged under 30 years -
Offer cervical cancer screening -
Diabetes risk -
High risk if has 1 of - History of GDM, Impaired glucose tolerance, PCOS, unexplained stillbirth, macrosomia, ATSI, BMI > 35, medications (steroids, antipsychotics, immunosuppressant), metabolic surgery
Or 2 of - Age > 35, BMI > 30, Non-caucasian background, poor obstetric history, intermediate family history of diabetes
If high risk an <=12 weeks arrange fasting glucose + HbA1c, if > 12 weeks arrange OGTT
Thyroid Risk -
Arrange TSH if high risk = Personal or family history thyroid disease or autoimmune disease, symptoms of thyroid dysfunction, known thyroid auto antibody positive, goitre, age > 30, thyroid irradiation, BMI > 40, medications (amiodarone, lithium), 2+ pregnancies
Management -
Model of care
High risk = Private Obstetrician, Publicly through hospital with obstetricians
Low risk = Midwife care, GP shared care
Folic acid supplement = at least 400 mcg per daily or 5mg per day if high risk
Iodine supplement = 150 mcg per day
Vitamin D supplement = 400 IU per day +/- sunshine
Food safety
No soft cheeses, undercooked meats or fish, pre-prepared fruits and vegetables, soft-serve icecream, undercooked eggs, unpasteurised milk, alcohol
Stop smoking
Infections
Toxoplasmosis (cat litter), Other (syphillis, Hep B), Rubella, CMV, Chlamydia, Chickenpox, Herpes simplex (cold sores)
Moderate Exercise of 30 minutes on most days e.g. brisk walk
Morning sickness
Medical conditions (asthma, thyroid, UTI, rash, iron deficiency, anaemia, diabetes)
Booking in appointment at hospital