Extent of fetomaternal haemorrhage
The Rh Isoimmunisation page has been updated, including more information about the extent of fetomaternal haemorrhage.
Obstetrics
Ectopic investigation algorithm – correction
Figure 2: Investigation of possible ectopic pregnancy on the Ectopic pregnancy page has been corrected to indicate that a failed pregnancy is likely if the gestational sac is > 25mm and there is no fetal heart beat, and/or if the fetal pole is >7mm and no fetal heart beat. Previously the figure indicated < 25mm … Read more
Risk factors for miscarriage
The Miscarriage page has been updated with a significant expansion of the segment on risk factors for miscarriage.
Post partum IUD insertion – correction
The Normal labour and delivery page has been updated with a correction indicating that an IUD can be inserted at any time in the post partum period, not after 6 weeks as previously stated. Thanks Erinn for picking this up.
VTE in pregnancy
The PE in special populations page has been updated with a variety of minor improvements in wording and organisation.
Changes in pregnancy
The Changes in pregnancy page has been updated with a variety of additions regarding biochemical and haematological changes.
Marijuana and breast feeding
The Drugs in pregnancy and lactation page has been revised with the addition of information about marijuana and lactation.
Post partum haemorrhage
The Post partum haemorrhage page has been significantly revised and updated.
Shoulder dystocia
The Abnormal presentations page has been updated with a significant revision of the segment on Shoulder dystocia.
Normal delivery
The Normal labour and delivery page has been revised and updated in multiple ways.
Corpus luteal cysts
The Ectopic pregnancy page has been updated with the US features of corpus luteal cysts.
Yolk sac
The Pregnancy page has been updated with additional information about yolk sacs.
US features of ectopic pregnancy
The Ectopic pregnancy page has been updated, including the US features of ectopic pregnancy.
Placenta accreta spectrum
A segment on Placenta accreta spectrum has been added to the Post partum haemorrhage page. Silver, RM, Branch, DW. Placenta Accreta Spectrum. N Engl J Med 2018;378(16):1529-36
Misoprostol dose for PPH – correction
The Post partum haemorrhage page has been updated with the correct dose of misoprostol for PPH – is is 1000 microgams PR not 1000 milligrams, as previously stated. Thanks to Jing Yan for picking this up.
Group B Strep screening
The Pregnancy page has been updated with a revised segment on Group B Strep screening.
TVUS of ectopic pregnancy
An image of a TVUS demonstrating an ectopic pregnancy has been added to the Ectopic pregnancy page.
Radiation in pregnancy
The Radiation in pregnancy page has had some minor updates with some additional information about the effects of radiation on the fetus.
Pericardial effusion in pregnancy
The Changes in pregnancy page has been updated, including the addition of pericardial effusion as a change in normal pregnancy.
Reduced fetal movements
The Pregnancy page has been updated with some additional information about fetal movements.