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- About/License Page
- Pre-Test Quiz
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
  
  Newborn deaths and complications
- 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
  
  Ranking and prioritising problems to tackle
- 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
Promoting Antenatal Care
- Introduction Page
  
  Introduction
- Learning Outcomes Page
- Health promotion Page
  
  Health promotion
- Educating your community about antenatal care Page
  
  Educating your community about antenatal care
- Two-way communication Page
  
  Two-way communication
- Choose communication methods to suit your audience Page
  
  Choose communication methods to suit your audience
- Advocacy and community mobilisation Page
  
  Advocacy and community mobilisation
- Organising a health campaign Page
  
  Organising a health campaign
- Special community events Page
  
  Special community events
- Group discussions Page
  
  Group discussions
- Individual health education Page
  
  Individual health education
- Preparation is essential Page
  
  Preparation is essential
- Getting started Page
  
  Getting started
- Keeping everyone involved Page
  
  Keeping everyone involved
- Concluding the event positively Page
- Summary Page
- Quiz
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
  
  Perineum and hymen
- Internal female reproductive organs Page
  
  Internal female reproductive organs
- 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
Hormonal Regulation
- Introduction Page
  
  Introduction
- Learning Outcomes Page
- The female reproductive hormones Page
  
  The female reproductive hormones
- The ovarian cycle Page
  
  The ovarian cycle
- The follicular phase: days 1 to 14 Page
  
  The follicular phase: days 1 to 14
- The luteal phase: days 15 to 28 Page
  
  The luteal phase: days 15 to 28
- The uterine cycle Page
  
  The uterine cycle
- The menstrual phase: days 1 to 5 Page
  
  The menstrual phase: days 1 to 5
- The proliferative phase: days 6 to 14 Page
  
  The proliferative phase: days 6 to 14
- 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
Fertilisation, Implantation
- Introduction Page
  
  Intro
- Learning Outcomes Page
- Male and female sex cells Page
  
  Male and female sex cells
- 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
  
  The placenta
- Fetal and maternal blood vessels Page
  
  Fetal and maternal blood vessels
- The placental circulation Page
  
  The placental circulation
- The placenta as a filter Page
  
  The placenta as a filter
- Placental hormone synthesis Page
  
  Placental hormone synthesis
- Video: Understanding your body: How babies are made Page
- Summary Page
- Quiz
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
  
  Pubic bones and the symphysis pubis
- Sacrum Page
  
  Sacrum
- The pelvic canal Page
  
  The pelvic canal
- The size and shape of the pelvis Page
  
  The size and shape of the pelvis
- The pelvic inlet Page
  
  The pelvic inlet
- The pelvic outlet Page
  
  The pelvic outlet
- The fetal skull Page
  
  The fetal skull
- Fetal skull bones Page
  
  Fetal skull bones
- Sutures Page
  
  Sutures
- Fontanels Page
  
  Fontanels
- Regions and landmarks in the fetal skull Page
  
  Regions and landmarks in the fetal skull
- Summary Page
- Quiz
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
  
  Respiratory changes
- 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
  
  Skin changes
- Linea nigra Page
  
  Linea nigra
- Mask of pregnancy (chloasma) Page
  
  Mask of pregnancy (chloasma)
- Stretch marks Page
  
  Stretch marks
- Sweat glands Page
  
  Sweat glands
- Changes in the breasts Page
  
  Changes in the breasts
- Summary Page
- Quiz
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
  
  Finding out if a woman is pregnant
- 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
  
  Questions of your own
- Summary Page
- Quiz
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 for symptoms of poor nutrition or lack of iodine
- 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
  
  Checking for diabetes
- 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
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
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
  
  Feeling the mother's abdomen
- 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 babyss 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
Minor Disorders of Pregnancy
- Introduction Page
  
  Introduction
- Learning Outcomes Page
- Digestive and food-related disorders Page
  
  Digestive and food-related disorders
- 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
  
  Constipation
- Swollen veins Page
  
  Swollen veins
- Varicosities (varicose veins) Page
  
  Varicosities (varicose veins)
- Haemorrhoids (piles) Page
  
  Haemorrhoids (piles)
- Back pain Page
  
  Back pain
- 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
  
  Frequency of urination
- 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
  
  Chloasma (the mask of pregnancy)
- Changing feelings and emotions Page
  
  Changing feelings and emotions
- Sudden changes in feelings Page
  
  Sudden changes in feelings
- Worry and fear Page
  
  Worry and fear
- Sleep problems Page
  
  Sleep problems
- Strange dreams and nightmares Page
  
  Strange dreams and nightmares
- Forgetfulness Page
  
  Forgetfulness
- Feelings about sex Page
  
  Feelings about sex
- Conclusion Page
  
  Conclusion
- Summary Page
- Quiz