Approach to the Pregnant Woman and Prenatal Care

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• Fertilization and Development of the Embryo
  • Amniotic sac and placenta
  • Embryo

• Physiology of Pregnancy
  • Physiology
    • Cardiovascular
    • Hematologic
    • Urinary
    • Respiratory
    • Gastrointestinal (GI) and hepatobiliary
    • Endocrine
    • Dermatologic

• Evaluation of the Obstetric Patient
  • General reference
  • History
    • Gravidity and parity
  • Physical Examination
    • Physical examination reference
  • Symptoms and Signs
  • Diagnosis
  • Estimated Date of Delivery
  • Testing
    • Laboratory testing
    • Ultrasonography
    • Other imaging
    • Testing references
  • Management
    • Symptoms requiring evaluation
    • Diet and supplements
  • Weight gain
  • Physical activity
  • Medications, substance use, and toxic exposures
  • Immunizations
  • Prevention of perinatal complications
  • Psychosocial issues
  • Travel
  • Treatment references

• Anemia in Pregnancy
  • References
  • Symptoms and Signs
  • Diagnosis
    • Diagnosis reference
  • Treatment
    • Treatment reference
  • Key Points
  • Iron Deficiency Anemia in Pregnancy
    • Diagnosis
    • Treatment
    • Prevention
  • Folate Deficiency Anemia in Pregnancy
    • Diagnosis
    • Treatment
    • Prevention
  • Hemoglobinopathies in Pregnancy
    • Hemoglobinopathies references

• Infectious Disease in Pregnancy
  • Antimicrobials
  • References
  • Key Points

• Urinary Tract Infection in Pregnancy
  • References
  • Symptoms and Signs
  • Diagnosis
  • Treatment
    • Treatment references
  • Key Points

• Thromboembolic Disorders in Pregnancy
  • Reference
  • Diagnosis
  • Treatment
  • Key Points

• Multifetal Gestation
  • Complications
  • References
  • Diagnosis
  • Management
  • Key Points

• Late-Term and Postterm Pregnancy
  • Reference
  • Management
  • Key Points