Introduction and General Principles · Obstetrics

Gynecology and Obstetrics · Clinical Specialties

How it begins

Fundamentos conceptuales, fisiológicos y clínicos de la obstetricia: terminología, datación gestacional, fisiología materno-fetal, semiología del control prenatal y los principios que estructuran la vigilancia del embarazo normal y de riesgo.

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 (SGB)
56. Clinical Integration: Obstetric Reasoning
57. · Ethical Principles and Woman-Centered Care
58. · Teamwork and Continuity of Care