Seizures in Pregnancy

Seizures in Pregnancy

Jul 1, 2022 | 1 comment

A 24-year-old woman who is 37-weeks pregnant is brought to the Emergency Department because she is experiencing severe headaches, visual disturbance and abdominal pain. Shortly after arriving, she collapsed and has a seizure. Her husband states she has been treated...
Maternal Changes During Pregnancy

Maternal Changes During Pregnancy

Apr 20, 2022 | 0 comments

Pregnancy is a period of profound physiological transformation. The mother’s body undergoes wide-ranging adaptations across virtually all organ systems, designed to support foetal growth, prepare for labour, and safeguard maternal well-being. These changes are...
Pregnancy

Pregnancy

Mar 20, 2022 | 0 comments

Pregnancy, also referred to as gestation, is the period during which one or more offspring develop inside the uterus. It typically lasts around 40 weeks from the first day of the last menstrual period (LMP) and is divided into three trimesters. The first...
Drugs in Pregnancy

Drugs in Pregnancy

Nov 20, 2019 | 2 comments

Drugs are now used in over half of all pregnancies and the prevalence of their use is steadily increasing. Some of the most commonly prescribed drugs include analgesics, antiemetics, antimicrobials and antihistamines. In addition to this the use of social and illicit...