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Amniotic Fluid Disorders

• Normal amniotic fluid increases in amount throughout pregnancy until it reaches its maximum level(l liter) at 38 weeks of gestation.

• Amniotic fluid normal decrease 38 weeks onwards:– 800 ml at 40 weeks

– 400 ml at 42 weeks

– 300 ml at 43 weeks

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Disorders of Amniotic Fluid cont ….

• There are two chief abnormalities of amniotic fluid:

1. Polyhydramnious (Hydramnious)

2. Oligohydramnious

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1. Polyhydramnious

Definition: polyhydramnious is an excess amniotic fluid which exceeds 2000 ml.

• Incidence: 9 in 1000 pregnancies.

Etiology:

Majority of polyhydramnios is idiopathic (>60 %)

conditions that increase the surface area of the placenta and amnion or disrupt the integument of the fetus or hamper the normal swallowing process of the fetus:

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Polyhydramnious Cont…

• Diabetes mellitus,

• placental tumors,

• fetal anomalies like esophageal artesia, tracheoesophageal fistula, spinal bifida and anencephaly,

• RH isoimmunization,

• multiple gestations are clinical conditions associated with polyhydraminos

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Polyhydramnious Cont…

Types of Polyhydramnious:

1. Acute Polyhydramnious

2. Chronic Polyhydramnious

A. Acute Polyhydramnious:

• Is very rare

• Usually occurs at about 20 weeks

• Comes on very sudden

• The uterus reaches the xiphisternum with in 3 –4 days

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Polyhydramnious Cont…

• Frequently associated with severe fetal malformations and monozygotic twins

• Ends with spontaneous abortion most of the time

• Severe abdominal pain is common symptom

B. Chronic Polyhydramnious:

• Is gradual in onset

• Usually from 30 weeks of pregnancy

• Is the most common type

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Recognition:

• The mother may complain of breathlessness and discomfort: the condition may exacerbate heartburn, indigestion, edema, and varicosities.

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Polyhydramnious Cont…

S/S :

A. On Inspection:

• The uterus is larger than expected

• The uters is globular in shape

• The abdominal skin appears stretched and shiny marked straegravidarum

• Obvious superficial blood vessels are seen

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Polyhydramnious Cont…

B. On Palpation:

• The uterus feels tense

• It is difficult to feel fetal parts(may be balloted b/n two hands)

• Fluid thrill is present

• Abdominal girth increase rapidly(in acute)

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Polyhydramnious Cont…

C. On Auscultation:

• FHB is difficult to hear

D. Ultrasonic Scanning:

• Confirms polyhydramnious by measuring fluid “pools’’

NB: Investigations are needed to know the cause of the polyhydramnious.

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Polyhydramnious Cont…

Assignment:

1. Definition of Polyhydramnious based on ultrasound

– Single pocket_____ cm

– All pockets ________ cm

2. Role of indomethacin in management of polyhydramnious

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Polyhydramnious Cont…

Complications:

• Maternal ureteric obstruction

• Increased fetal mobility leading to unstable lie and malpresentation

• Cord presentation and cord prolapse

• Premature rupture of membranes (PROM)

• Placental abruption

• Premature labour

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Polyhydramnious Cont…

Complications cont…

• Increased risk of C/S

• Post partum hemorrhage

• High perinatal mortality rate

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Management:

• The cause of the condition should be determined if possible.

• Management depends on:

1. Condition of the fetus and the mother

2. The cause and degree of polyhydramnious

3. Stage of pregnancy

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Polyhydramnious Cont…

Mgt of Asymptomatic Polyhydramnious:

• Managed expectantly

• The woman is not necessarily admitted to hospital but should be advised that if she suspects that her membranes has been ruptured, immediate admission is recommended

• Bed rest.

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Polyhydramnious Cont…

Mgt of Symptomatic Polyhydramnious:

• Hospital admission for at least 2 weeks.

• Upright position to relive dyspnea

• Anti acids to relive heart burn

• Amniocentesis

• Induction of labour if worsening

• Delivery should be hospital

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Polyhydramnious Cont…

NB: Before inducing labour any malpresentationshould be checked. While rupturing the membranes, hand should be in cervix for the following reasons:

1. To prevent cord prolapse

2. Feta and maternal distress are avoided

3. To prevent placental abruption

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Polyhydramnious Cont…

• Be ready to manage PPH!!!

• The baby should up sided down at birth and also carefully examined for congenital abnormalities!!!

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2. Oligohydramnious

Definition: Abnormally small amount of amniotic fluid which is less than 300 – 500 ml at term.

• Is a rare condition.

Causes:

• Renal agenesis in early pregnancy

• Fetal malformations and PROM in late pregnancy

• Postterm pregnaancy

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Oligohydramnious Cont…

Note: The lack of amniotic fluid reduces the intrauterine space and over time causes compression deformities:

• Squashed looking face

• Flattening of the nose

• Migrognathia

• Talipes equine varus

• Dry and leathery appearance of the skin

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Oligohydramnious Cont…

S/S:• Uterus is small for dates (early)• Uterus feels full of fetus (late)• Breech presentation is common• FHR is normal• Small columns by ultrasoundManagement: • Renal agenesis: Termination of pregnancy• PROM: Amino infusion by normal saline

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Premature Rupture of Membranes(PROM)

Definition: PROM Defined as spontaneous rupture of membranes at any(formerly 1 hr) time prior to on set of labour.

1. Preterm PROM (PPROM): if < 37 weeks

2. Tem PROM: if >37 weeks

Causes of PROM:

Precise cause is unknown but it is associated with:

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PROM Cont…

Causes of PROM:

• Malpresentation

• Infection – chorioamnionitis

• Trauma:– Pelvic examination

– Coitus

• Increased intrauterine pressure– Multiple pregnancy

– Polyhydramnious

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PROM Cont…

• STIs

• Low soc economic status

• Incompetent cervix

• Possible weak areas in the amnion and chorion

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PROM Cont…

Diagnosis:

History: patients often report a leakage or gush of clear fluid from the vagina.

Investigations:

1. Sterile speculum examination: Escape of fluid from the cervix may be seen spontaneously or following the pressure from the abdomen – valsalva maneuver

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PROM Cont…

2. Nitrazine paper test:

– Amniotic fluid is alkaline

– Vaginal secretions are acidic

3. Fern test: The best method;

4. Ultrasound: little or no amniotic fluid will be seen

5. Intra amniotic injection of dye

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PROM Cont…

Management of PROM:

The two main approaches of management are:

1. Conservative/ expectant and

2. Active

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1. Active Management: is preferred when the risk associated with PROM is greater than that is associated with termination of pregnancy(INFECTION)

When GA is less than 37 weeks

• Confirm diagnosis

• R/O Chorioamnionitis: fever, thachycardia, purulent vaginal discharge, uterine tenderness( When there is chorioamnionis induction is a must!)

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PROM Cont…

When there is no Chorioamnionitis and GA is less than 37 weeks conservative management is favored.

Conservative management at Hospital:

Purpose: to allow the fetus to reach stage of maturity.

• Bed rest

• Temperature and pulse 4 hourly

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PROM Cont…

• WBC count daily

• Avoid digital exam

• U/S weekly to assess amniotic fluid volume & fetal growth

• Steroids to mature fetal lungs

• Infection – induction is a must

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PROM Cont…

Conservative management a home:

• When all parameters are stable

• There is no excessive loss of amniotic fluid

• No coitus, no douche or vaginal tampons

• Temperature every 4 hr by the pt

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PROM Cont…

If GA is > 37 weeks:

• Induction of labour in absence of complications

Dangers of PROM:

• Cord prolapse

• Preterm labour

• Malpresentation(breech)

• Infection(Chorioamnionitis)

• APH

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PROM Cont…

Assignment

• Go to Arbaminch Hospital OB/GYN ward and ask:

1. Antibiotics used to:

1. Prevent infection in woman with PROM including dose.

2. Treat infection in woman with PROM including dose.

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Fetal Growth Abnormalities

1. Intrauterine Growth Restriction (IUGR)2. Intrauterine Fetal Death (IUFD)

A. Intrauterine Growth Restriction (IUGR)Definition: IUGR is fetal condition characterized by

failure to grow at the expected rate that can result in birth of small for gestational age (SGA) baby. (Estimated wt less than 10th percentile and abdominal circumference less than2.5th

percentile).

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IUGR Cont…

Causes:

• Maternal malnutrition

• Premature placental aging

• Placental infarcts

• Congenital infections

• Environmental hazards (teratogenes, maternal substance abuse etc.)

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IUGR Cont…

Types of IUGR:

There are two types of IUGR:

1. Symmetrical(proportional) IUGR and

2. Asymmetrical(Disproportional) IUGR

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IUGR Cont…

I. Symmetrical IUGR:

• Occurs when the fetus has experienced early and prolonged nutritional deprivation caused by severe chronic maternal malnutrition, placental insufficiency, intrauterine infection or fetal chromosomal abnormalities.

• Hypoplastic cell growth and development occurs

• There is generalized defficency of cell number through out the body in all organ system.

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IUGR Cont…

• The neonate's body and head both appears small.

• The condition is associated with diminished brain size and permanent mental retardation.

II. Asymmetrical IUGR:

• Results from nutritional deficiencies and placental insufficiency in late pregnancy.

• Atrophy of pre existing cells occur, resulting in diminished cell size but cell numbers are not reduced.

• The neonate appears to have disproportionally large head in relation to his body.

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IUGR Cont…

• The body is long and emaciated with little subcutaneous fat, generalized muscle wasting, abdomen is scaphoid I shape, and the skin has poor skin turgor.

• Postnatal growth and development are rapid, and potential for normal intellectual function is excellent.

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IUGR Cont…

Management:• Check for possible causes and try to treat the

cause• Check for the fetal heart rate frequently• Instruct the mother to count fetal movements by

kick chart• Termination of pregnancy to get alive baby if

– The fetus is at high risk– Fetal lung maturity is adequate– GA is > 43 weeks

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B. Intrauterine Fetal Death (IUFD)

• Death of a fetus in uterus after 28 weeks of pregnancy.

Causes:

• Maternal HTN(Pre eclampsia-eclampsia)

• Placental abruption

• Transplacental infections (Syphilis, typhoid fever…)

• Cord entanglement (rarely)

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IUFD Cont…

• Rh –isoimmunization• Maternal diabetes mellitus (DM)• Post term pregnancy (Hypoxia)• Severe anemia etcNote:• In great number of instance, no cause is found• In majority of IUFDs, labour starts spontaneously

with in 2 weeks• Induction of labour should be done at 3 – 4

weeks to prevent DIC.

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IUFD Cont…

S/S of IUFD:

• Loss of fetal movements

• FHRs are absent

• No fetal movements by ultrasound

• Spalding’s sign - (overlapping skull bones by x-ray

• Roberts's sign – Gas in the heart & great vessels by x- ray

• Exaggeration of fetal spine curvature by x- ray

• Maceration

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IUFD Cont…

Complications of IUFD:• Bleeding• DIC (>3 weeks in utero)• Infection• Psychological traumaManagement:• Induction of labour if not started spontaneously• Antibiotics• Investigate for underlying causes: Rh, syphilis …

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IUFD Cont…

Assignment:

Write down the degrees(s/s, time span) of maceration of IUFD.

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Preterm Labour(PTL)

Definition: PTL is defined as labour occurring after 28 weeks but before 37 completed weeks of gestation.

• Complicates 5 – 15 % of all pregnancies.

• The single most important complication of PTL is prematurity and the care of premature infant is costly compared with term infants.

• Those born prematurely suffer greatly from increased morbidity and mortality.

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PTL Cont….

• Thus every effort should be made to prevent or inhibit preterm labor.

• If it can not be inhibited or is best allowed continuing, it should be conducted with the least possible trauma to the mother and infant.

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PTL Cont…

Risk Factors: • Race (Black > non back)• Low socio economic status• Poor nutrition and low pre pregnancy weight• History of previous PTL.• Second trimester abortion• Negative attitude towards pregnancy• Current pregnancy complications including placenta

previa, abruptio placenta, polyhydramnious, Oligohydramnious, 1st trimester pregnancy and multiple pregnancies.

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PTL Cont…

• Cervical conization

• Age <18y or >40 y

• Uterine anomaly or fibroids( Tumors)

• Maternal stress

• Anemia

• Cigarette smoking

• Genital infection or colonization

• Medical diseases(anemia, DM, HTN, pyelonephritis, and febrile illness)

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PTL Cont…

Diagnosis of PTL: A. Signs and symptoms:• Uterine contraction 2/10/30”• Cervical dilation and effacement.

– Progressive change in the cervix• Cervical dilatation of 2 cm or more• Cervical effacement of 80% or more

B. Visual estimates: • During speculum exam, if fetal parts or membranes are

visible, cervix is 2 cm or more dilated.C. Trans vaginal ultrasound showing: • Cervical length (normally 2.5 – 3 cm)

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Laboratory Studies:

• CBC with differentials

• U/A and sensitivity

• U/S for fetal size

• Amniocentesis for

– Maturity assessment

– Bacteriological study

• Electrolyte and blod sugar for pt requiring toclysis

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PTL Cont…

Management:

• The pt should be observed for ½ - 1 hr to determine appropriate management.

• See the table on the next slide.

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PTL Cont…

Group Uterinecontractions

Cxal Dilatation & Effacement

Diagnosis Management

I No No No labour None

III Yes No 2 Pre term labor Hydration & sedation

IV No Yes 3 Incompetent Cx

Bed rest, consider cercalage

V Yes Yes 3 Pre term labor Tocolysis

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1 = two or more contractions per 10 minutes for 30 seconds

2 = Dilatation < 4cm and effacement < 80%

3 = Effacement of 80% with dilatation of 2 cm or more changes with observation.

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A. Cases in whom PTL should be allowed to continue.:

1. Maternal diseases and disorders:

– Severe hypertensive disease (Pre eclampsia-eclampsia)

– Pulmonary or cardiac diseases (Pulmonary edema, ARDS, Valvular heart diseases)

– Maternal bleeding (APH, DIC)

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PTL Cont…

2. Fetal Disease and disorders:

– Fetal death

– Polyhydramnious

– Severe IUGR

– Fetal distress

– Intrauterine infection (Chorioamnionitis)

– Erythroblast sis fetalis

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PTL Cont…

3. Miscellaneous:

• Ruptured membranes

• Bulging membranes

• Cervical dilatation >4 cm and effacement > 80%

• Mature fetus

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B. Cases who need sedation and tocolysis:

• As for group II in the table above.

C. Tocolysis:

• Group IV and failed group II Pts

• Approximately 10 – 30% of pts with PTL are eligible.

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PTL Cont…

Criteria to use tocolysis:

1. The fetus is apparently healthy

2. GA is b/n 28 & 37 weeks)

3. Cervical dilation is < 4 cm & effacement < 80%

4. The membranes are intact

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PTL Cont….

Drugs used for tocolysis:

1. First line agents:

– - drenergics(ritodrine, terbutaline, fenoterol)

– Magnisum sulphate

2. Second line drugs

– Antiprostaglandines( Indomethacin, Naperoxen)

– Calcium channel blokers ( Nifedipine)

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PTL Cont…

Delivery:

• Vaginal delivery:

– Wide episiotomy

– “Prophylactic” forceps)

• C/S: for LBW and non vertex presentation.

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Identification and prevention of pre term labour:

1. Identification:

• Prior pre term birth

• Cervical dilatation

• S/S including:– Uterine contractions - Blood stained discharge

– Pelvic pressure - Pain in the lower back

– Menstural like cramps

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PTL Cont…

Prevention of PTL:

• Educate woman at high risk about s/s of preterm labor

• Follow closely with weekly or biweekly examination

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Prolonged/Postterm/ Pregnancy

Definition: Postterm pregnancy is defined as the one that exceeds 294 days/42 weeks from the first date of the last menstrual period.

Incidence: 10% of all pregnancies. High in primigravidae.

Diagnosis:

1. EDD calculation: do not forget to ask history of hormonal method of contraception.

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Postterm Cont…

2. Quickening: can be heard from 16 – 20 weeks

(pregnant women should be asked to note the date they felt fetal movement first time).

3. Ultrasound: Better if done before 20 weeks of gestation: accuracy with in 5 days n 95 % of cases.

4. FHB: heard from 20 weeks onwards

5. X-ray

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Postterm Cont…

S/S of Postterm:

• Diminished liquor

• Reduced fetal movements

• Abnormal fetal heart rate

• Maternal wt loss

• Decreased uterine size

• Meconium stained liquor

• Advanced bone maturation- hard fetal skull

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Postterm Cont…

Note: pregnancy can not be said Postterm without accurate dating.

Effects of Postterm:

A. On the mother:

• Anxiety

• CPD

• Prolonged labour

• Risks related to C/S

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Postterm Cont…

B. On the fetus:

• Placental insufficiency fetal hypoxia fetal distress meconium aspiration IUFD

Mental Retardation

• Macrosomia- b/s the fetus has longer time to grow in the uterus Birth trauma

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Postterm Cont…

Appearance of post mature baby:

• Hard skull bones

• Small fontanelles with narrow suture

• Long finger nails

• Absence of vernix casiosa

• Dry, peeling and cracked skin

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Factors increasing Risk:

• Congenital anomalies:– Hydrocephaly

– Anencephaly

• Older primigravidae

• Poor obstetric history

• Pre-eclampsia

• DM

• Previous history of big baby

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Postterm Cont…

Management:

A. Expectant: is appropriate when there are no complication:– Rest

– Biophysical profile

– Amniotic fluid measurement

– Reassurance

B. Active:– ARM/Oxytocin- induction of labour if fail C/S

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Postterm Cont…

Assignment:

1. What is bio physical profile: Write its 5 components with detail explanations.

2. What is non reassuring fetal heart rate pattern (NRFHRP)

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