Antenatal Care Part 1 - Ethiopia (Full)

Topic outline

• General
  

  General

  • About/License Page
  • Pre-Test Quiz
• Topic 1
  

  Topic 1

  Planning Antenatal Care

  • Introduction Page

    Introduction

  • Learning Outcomes Page

    

  • Maternal and newborn mortality Page

    Maternal and newborn mortality

  • Maternal deaths and complications Page

    Maternal deaths and complications

  • Newborn deaths and complications Page
  • How can maternal and neonatal mortalities be reduced? Page

    How can maternal and neonatal mortalities be reduced?

  • Planning for maternal and newborn healthcare in your community Page

    Planning for maternal and newborn healthcare in your community

  • Ranking and prioritising problems to tackle Page
  • Calculating the number of women who need antenatal care services Page

    Calculating the number of women who need antenatal care services

  • Calculating the number of focused antenatal care check-ups Page

    Calculating the number of focused antenatal care check-ups

  • Calculating the uptake of antenatal care services Page

    Calculating the uptake of antenatal care services

  • Calculating the proportion of births attended by health professionals Page

    Calculating the proportion of births attended by health professionals

  • Calculating the maternal mortality ratio Page

    Calculating the maternal mortality ratio

  • Calculating the neonatal mortality rate Page

    Calculating the neonatal mortality rate

  • Video: Why did Mrs X die? Page

    

  • Summary Page

    

  • Quiz

    

• Topic 2
  

  Topic 2

  Promoting Antenatal Care

  • Introduction Page

    Introduction

  • Learning Outcomes Page

    

  • Health promotion Page

    Health promotion

  • Educating your community about antenatal care Page
  • Two-way communication Page

    Two-way communication

  • Choose communication methods to suit your audience Page
  • Advocacy and community mobilisation Page

    Advocacy and community mobilisation

  • Organising a health campaign Page
  • Special community events Page
  • Group discussions Page

    Group discussions

  • Individual health education Page

    Individual health education

  • Preparation is essential Page
  • Getting started Page
  • Keeping everyone involved Page

    Keeping everyone involved

  • Concluding the event positively Page
  • Summary Page

    

  • Quiz

    

• Topic 3
  

  Topic 3

  Anatomy and Physiology 

  • Introduction Page

    Introduction

  • Learning Outcomes Page

    

  • Some common terms in anatomy and physiology Page

    Some common terms in anatomy and physiology

  • Anatomy and physiology of the female reproductive organs Page

    Anatomy and physiology of the female reproductive organs

  • External female genitalia Page

    External female genitalia

  • Mons pubis Page

    Mons pubis

  • Labia majora and labia minora Page

    Labia majora and labia minora

  • Vestibule Page

    Vestibule

  • Perineum and hymen Page
  • Internal female reproductive organs Page
  • Fallopian tubes and ovaries Page

    Fallopian tubes and ovaries

  • The uterus Page

    The uterus

  • The cervix and the vagina Page

    The cervix and the vagina

  • Summary Page

    

  • Quiz

    

• Topic 4
  

  Topic 4

  Hormonal Regulation 

  • Introduction Page

    Introduction

  • Learning Outcomes Page

    

  • The female reproductive hormones Page

    The female reproductive hormones

  • The ovarian cycle Page
  • The follicular phase: days 1 to 14 Page
  • The luteal phase: days 15 to 28 Page

    The luteal phase: days 15 to 28

  • The uterine cycle Page
  • The menstrual phase: days 1 to 5 Page
  • The proliferative phase: days 6 to 14 Page
  • The secretory phase: days 15 to 28 Page

    The secretory phase: days 15 to 28

  • The menarche, puberty and the menopause Page

    The menarche, puberty and the menopause

  • Summary Page

    

  • Quiz

    

• Topic 5
  

  Topic 5

  Fertilisation, Implantation 

  • Introduction Page

    Intro

  • Learning Outcomes Page

    

  • Male and female sex cells Page
  • Sperm: the male sex cells Page

    Sperm: the male sex cells

  • Ova: the female sex cells Page

    Ova: the female sex cells

  • Fertilisation Page

    Fertilisation

  • Early development of the embryo Page

    Early development of the embryo

  • Implantation Page

    Implantation

  • The placenta Page
  • Fetal and maternal blood vessels Page

    Fetal and maternal blood vessels

  • The placental circulation Page

    The placental circulation

  • The placenta as a filter Page
  • Placental hormone synthesis Page
  • Video: Understanding your body: How babies are made Page

    

  • Summary Page

    

  • Quiz

    

• Topic 6
  

  Topic 6

  Anatomy of the Female Pelvis and Fetal Skull

  • Introduction Page

    Introduction

  • Learning Outcomes Page

    

  • The female bony pelvis Page

    The female bony pelvis

  • Ilium Page

    Ilium

  • Ischium Page

    Ischium

  • Pubic bones and the symphysis pubis Page
  • Sacrum Page

    Sacrum

  • The pelvic canal Page

    The pelvic canal

  • The size and shape of the pelvis Page
  • The pelvic inlet Page

    The pelvic inlet

  • The pelvic outlet Page

    The pelvic outlet

  • The fetal skull Page
  • Fetal skull bones Page

    Fetal skull bones

  • Sutures Page

    Sutures

  • Fontanels Page
  • Regions and landmarks in the fetal skull Page
  • Summary Page

    

  • Quiz

    

• Topic 7
  

  Topic 7

  Physiological Changes During Pregnancy

  • Introduction Page

    Introduction

  • Learning Outcomes Page

    

  • Physiological changes in the female reproductive system during pregnancy Page

    Physiological changes in the female reproductive system during pregnancy

  • Changes in the uterus, cervix and vagina Page

    Changes in the uterus, cervix and vagina

  • Pregnancy-related changes in posture and joints Page

    Pregnancy-related changes in posture and joints

  • Changes in body weight during pregnancy Page

    Changes in body weight during pregnancy

  • Changes in the cardiovascular system Page
  • The heart Page

    The heart

  • Blood volume Page

    Blood volume

  • Blood pressure in pregnancy Page

    Blood pressure in pregnancy

  • Exercise and blood flow in pregnancy Page

    Exercise and blood flow in pregnancy

  • Oedema in pregnancy Page

    Oedema in pregnancy

  • Respiratory changes Page
  • Changes in the gastrointestinal system in pregnancy Page

    Changes in the gastrointestinal system in pregnancy

  • Changes in the urinary system during pregnancy Page

    Changes in the urinary system during pregnancy

  • Skin changes Page
  • Linea nigra Page
  • Mask of pregnancy (chloasma) Page
  • Stretch marks Page
  • Sweat glands Page
  • Changes in the breasts Page

    Changes in the breasts

  • Summary Page

    

  • Quiz

    

• Topic 8
  

  Topic 8

  Diagnosing Pregnancy 

  • Introduction Page

    Introduction

  • Learning Outcomes Page

    

  • Gaining a woman's trust in antenatal care Page

    Gaining a woman’s trust in antenatal care

  • Finding out if a woman is pregnant Page
  • Possible symptoms of pregnancy Page

    Possible symptoms of pregnancy

  • Probable signs and symptoms of pregnancy Page

    Probable signs and symptoms of pregnancy

  • Positive signs of pregnancy Page

    Positive signs of pregnancy

  • Identifying possible risk factors in pregnancy Page

    Identifying possible risk factors in pregnancy

  • How old is she? Page

    How old is she?

  • How many children has she had? Page

    How many children has she had?

  • Has she had any miscarriages? Page

    Has she had any miscarriages?

  • Has she ever had an abortion? Page

    Has she ever had an abortion?

  • Has she had any problems with past pregnancies or births? Page

    Has she had any problems with past pregnancies or births?

  • Does she have any other health problems? Page
  • Questions of your own Page
  • Summary Page

    

  • Quiz

    

• Topic 9
  

  Topic 9

  General Assessment of the Pregnant Woman

  • Introduction Page

    Introduction

  • Learning Outcomes Page

    

  • Checking for symptoms of poor nutrition or lack of iodine Page
  • Checking her weight Page

    Checking her weight

  • Checking her temperature Page

    Checking her temperature

  • How to check her temperature Page

    How to check her temperature

  • What to do if the woman has a fever Page

    What to do if the woman has a fever

  • Checking her pulse Page

    Checking her pulse

  • How to measure her pulse rate Page

    How to measure her pulse rate

  • What to do if the woman has a fast pulse Page

    What to do if the woman has a fast pulse

  • Checking for signs of anaemia Page

    Checking for signs of anaemia

  • Checking for shortness of breath Page

    Checking for shortness of breath

  • Checking her blood pressure Page

    Checking her blood pressure

  • How to check blood pressure Page

    How to check blood pressure

  • Checking for diabetes Page
  • Urine tests for diabetes Page

    Urine tests for diabetes

  • How to help a woman with diabetes Page

    How to help a woman with diabetes

  • Checking for a vaginal infection Page

    Checking for a vaginal infection

  • Conclusion Page
  • Summary Page

    

  • Quiz

    

• Topic 10
  

  Topic 10

  Estimating Gestational Age from Fundal Height Measurement

  • Introduction Page

    Introduction

  • Learning Outcomes Page

    

  • What does measuring the height of the mother's uterus tell us? Page

    What does measuring the height of the mother’s uterus tell us?

  • How to measure the fundal height Page

    How to measure the fundal height

  • How to measure fundal height using the finger method Page

    How to measure fundal height using the finger method

  • How to measure fundal height using a soft tape measure Page

    How to measure fundal height using a soft tape measure

  • What if the size of the uterus is not what you expected? Page
  • The due date you got by counting from the LNMP is wrong Page

    The due date you got by counting from the LNMP is wrong

  • The uterus is growing too quickly Page

    The uterus is growing too quickly

  • The uterus is growing too slowly Page

    The uterus is growing too slowly

  • Conclusion Page
  • Summary Page

    

  • Quiz

    

• Topic 11
  

  Topic 11

  Assessing the Fetus

  • Introduction Page

    Introduction

  • Learning Outcomes Page

    

  • Finding the baby's position in the uterus Page

    Finding the baby's position in the uterus

  • Feeling the mother's abdomen Page
  • Is the baby vertical? Page

    Is the baby vertical?

  • Is the baby facing the mother's front, or her back? Page

    Is the baby facing the mother's front, or her back?

  • Is the baby head down or bottom down? Page

    Is the baby head down or bottom down?

  • Feeling for the baby's head Page

    Feeling for the baby's head

  • Asking the mother about the baby's kicks Page

    Asking the mother about the baby's kicks

  • Listening for the baby's heartbeat Page

    Listening for the baby’s heartbeat

  • Finding the baby's position by listening to the heartbeat Page

    Finding the baby's position by listening to the heartbeat

  • Baby is breech Page

    Baby is breech

  • Baby is lying sideways Page

    Baby is lying sideways

  • Twins Page

    Twins

  • After the antenatal check-up Page

    After the antenatal check-up

  • Conclusion Page
  • Summary Page

    

  • Quiz

    

• Topic 12
  

  Topic 12

  Minor Disorders of Pregnancy

  • Introduction Page

    Introduction

  • Learning Outcomes Page

    

  • Digestive and food-related disorders Page
  • Nausea, vomiting and hyperemesis gravidarum Page

    Nausea, vomiting and hyperemesis gravidarum

  • Food dislikes and food cravings Page

    Food dislikes and food cravings

  • Heartburn Page

    Heartburn

  • Constipation Page
  • Swollen veins Page
  • Varicosities (varicose veins) Page

    Varicosities (varicose veins)

  • Haemorrhoids (piles) Page

    Haemorrhoids (piles)

  • Back pain Page
  • Joint pain Page

    Joint pain

  • Leg cramps Page

    Leg cramps

  • Sudden pain in the side of the lower belly Page

    Sudden pain in the side of the lower belly

  • Abdominal cramps in early pregnancy Page

    Abdominal cramps in early pregnancy

  • Headaches and migraines Page

    Headaches and migraines

  • Oedema Page

    Oedema

  • Frequency of urination Page
  • Vaginal discharge Page

    Vaginal discharge

  • Feeling hot or sweating a lot Page

    Feeling hot or sweating a lot

  • Dyspnoea (shortness of breath) Page

    Dyspnoea (shortness of breath)

  • Difficulty in getting up and down Page

    Difficulty in getting up and down

  • Chloasma (the mask of pregnancy) Page
  • Changing feelings and emotions Page
  • Sudden changes in feelings Page

    Sudden changes in feelings

  • Worry and fear Page
  • Sleep problems Page

    Sleep problems

  • Strange dreams and nightmares Page

    Strange dreams and nightmares

  • Forgetfulness Page
  • Feelings about sex Page

    Feelings about sex

  • Conclusion Page
  • Summary Page

    

  • Quiz