Book contents
- The EBCOG Postgraduate Textbook of Obstetrics & Gynaecology
- The EBCOG Postgraduate Textbook of Obstetrics & Gynaecology
- Copyright page
- Dedication
- Contents
- Contributors
- Preface
- Section 1 Basic Sciences in Obstetrics
- Section 2 Early Pregnancy Problems
- Section 3 Fetal Medicine
- Chapter 10 Pre-Conception Care
- Chapter 11 Ultrasound Scanning in the First Trimester of Pregnancy
- Chapter 12 Prenatal Diagnostic Techniques
- Chapter 13 Invasive Fetal Therapies
- Chapter 14 Normal Fetal Growth and Fetal Macrosomia
- Chapter 15 Fetal Haemolysis
- Chapter 16 Antenatal Care of a Normal Pregnancy
- Chapter 17 Screening for High-Risk Pregnancy
- Chapter 18 Multiple Pregnancy
- Chapter 19 Intrauterine Growth Restriction
- Chapter 20 Fetal Origin of Adult Disease
- Chapter 21 Antepartum Haemorrhage
- Chapter 22 Obstetric Care of Migrant Populations
- Chapter 23 Care of Women with Previous Adverse Pregnancy Outcome
- Chapter 24 Preterm Prelabour Rupture of Membranes
- Section 4 Maternal Medicine
- Section 5 Intrapartum Care
- Section 6 Neonatal Problems
- Section 7 Placenta
- Section 8 Public Health Issues in Obstetrics
- Section 9 Co-Morbidities during Pregnancy
- Index
- Plate Section (PDF Only)
- References
Chapter 17 - Screening for High-Risk Pregnancy
from Section 3 - Fetal Medicine
Published online by Cambridge University Press: 20 November 2021
- The EBCOG Postgraduate Textbook of Obstetrics & Gynaecology
- The EBCOG Postgraduate Textbook of Obstetrics & Gynaecology
- Copyright page
- Dedication
- Contents
- Contributors
- Preface
- Section 1 Basic Sciences in Obstetrics
- Section 2 Early Pregnancy Problems
- Section 3 Fetal Medicine
- Chapter 10 Pre-Conception Care
- Chapter 11 Ultrasound Scanning in the First Trimester of Pregnancy
- Chapter 12 Prenatal Diagnostic Techniques
- Chapter 13 Invasive Fetal Therapies
- Chapter 14 Normal Fetal Growth and Fetal Macrosomia
- Chapter 15 Fetal Haemolysis
- Chapter 16 Antenatal Care of a Normal Pregnancy
- Chapter 17 Screening for High-Risk Pregnancy
- Chapter 18 Multiple Pregnancy
- Chapter 19 Intrauterine Growth Restriction
- Chapter 20 Fetal Origin of Adult Disease
- Chapter 21 Antepartum Haemorrhage
- Chapter 22 Obstetric Care of Migrant Populations
- Chapter 23 Care of Women with Previous Adverse Pregnancy Outcome
- Chapter 24 Preterm Prelabour Rupture of Membranes
- Section 4 Maternal Medicine
- Section 5 Intrapartum Care
- Section 6 Neonatal Problems
- Section 7 Placenta
- Section 8 Public Health Issues in Obstetrics
- Section 9 Co-Morbidities during Pregnancy
- Index
- Plate Section (PDF Only)
- References
Summary
There are several medical conditions, both maternal and fetal, which can influence the course of pregnancy or even the developing fetus. In the era of modern technology, high-tech ultrasound machines, sophisticated monitoring methods for both mother and her unborn child, it is not enough to deliver a live neonate. What is highly expected by all future parents is a delivery of a healthy baby with a very good prognosis. Therefore, it has to be acknowledged and appreciated that the role of an obstetrician or maternal-fetal specialist cannot be underestimated. General population screening of all pregnant women for medical conditions is essential to achieve this target; otherwise, it is not possible to select a group of pregnant women who require more detailed and watchful monitoring, special care or even targeted treatment. However, not only identification of pregnancies at increased risk for maternal or fetal morbidity and mortality is involved, but also health promotion, education and support for parents. Nowadays, it is possible to predict many severe medical conditions as early as in the first trimester of pregnancy. The awareness of a high-risk pregnancy may improve pregnancy outcomes or even be lifesaving for a mother, her fetus or even both.
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- The EBCOG Postgraduate Textbook of Obstetrics & GynaecologyObstetrics & Maternal-Fetal Medicine, pp. 139 - 146Publisher: Cambridge University PressPrint publication year: 2021