At 12 weeks gestation your patient (normal BMI, no significa…
At 12 weeks gestation your patient (normal BMI, no significant medical history, vegetarian diet) has a routine CBC drawn at her initial antepartum visit. Her result shows a hemoglobin of 10.5 g/dL. She has been taking a prenatal vitamin daily since 1 month before pregnancy. Based on this information you would:
Read DetailsA transgender man is scheduled in your clinic for routine pr…
A transgender man is scheduled in your clinic for routine preventative care. He notes that he may want to consider pregnancy in the next 6 months. He asks if he would be able to stay on his testosterone therapy during pregnancy. You respond:
Read DetailsLillian is a 28-year-old G0P0 who has a significant history…
Lillian is a 28-year-old G0P0 who has a significant history of major depressive disorder. She has been stable on sertraline (Zoloft) 150 mg per day for 5 years. Today she presents for preconception care. She and her partner are planning a pregnancy within the next 6 months.
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In counseling a pregnant person with an uncertain last menstrual period (LMP) who presents for prenatal care for the first time at approximately 14 weeks gestation about the risks and benefits of performing a Quad screen, the practitioner would emphasize:
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