Profession de sage-femme : Questions médicales fréquentes
Nom anglais: Midwifery
Descriptor UI:D008880
Tree Number:H02.478.676.416
Questions fréquentes et termes MeSH associés
Diagnostic
5
#1
Comment évaluer le bien-être fœtal ?
Le bien-être fœtal est évalué par des examens cliniques, échographies et monitoring.
ÉchographieSurveillance fœtale
#2
Quels tests sont effectués en prénatal ?
Des tests sanguins, échographies et dépistages génétiques sont réalisés.
Tests prénatauxDépistage génétique
#3
Comment diagnostiquer une grossesse à risque ?
Une grossesse à risque est diagnostiquée par l'historique médical et des examens spécifiques.
Grossesse à risqueÉvaluation des risques
#4
Quels signes indiquent une complication ?
Des saignements, douleurs abdominales ou perte de liquide amniotique peuvent indiquer des complications.
Complications de la grossesseSaignement
#5
Comment détecter une prééclampsie ?
La prééclampsie est détectée par une hypertension et des protéines dans les urines.
PrééclampsieHypertension
Symptômes
5
#1
Quels sont les symptômes d'une grossesse normale ?
Les symptômes incluent nausées, fatigue, seins sensibles et changements d'humeur.
Symptômes de grossesseNausées
#2
Comment reconnaître un travail prématuré ?
Des contractions régulières avant 37 semaines et des douleurs lombaires peuvent indiquer un travail prématuré.
Travail prématuréContractions
#3
Quels symptômes alertent sur une infection ?
Fièvre, douleurs abdominales et pertes vaginales anormales peuvent signaler une infection.
InfectionFièvre
#4
Quels signes indiquent une dépression post-partum ?
Des sentiments de tristesse, d'anxiété et de fatigue persistants après l'accouchement peuvent indiquer une dépression post-partum.
Dépression post-partumAnxiété
#5
Quels symptômes d'une rupture de membranes ?
Une perte soudaine de liquide clair ou teinté peut indiquer une rupture de membranes.
Rupture de membranesLiquide amniotique
Prévention
5
#1
Comment prévenir les complications pendant la grossesse ?
Un suivi médical régulier, une alimentation équilibrée et l'évitement de substances nocives sont essentiels.
Suivi prénatalAlimentation
#2
Quelles vaccinations sont recommandées pendant la grossesse ?
Les vaccins contre la grippe et la coqueluche sont recommandés pour protéger la mère et le bébé.
VaccinationGrippe
#3
Comment éviter les infections pendant la grossesse ?
Éviter les contacts avec des personnes malades et pratiquer une bonne hygiène sont cruciaux.
InfectionsHygiène
#4
Quels conseils pour une grossesse saine ?
Maintenir une activité physique modérée, une alimentation saine et gérer le stress sont conseillés.
Grossesse saineActivité physique
#5
Comment prévenir la dépression post-partum ?
Un soutien social, une bonne préparation à l'accouchement et des soins après la naissance aident à prévenir la dépression post-partum.
PréventionSoutien social
Traitements
5
#1
Quels traitements pour la douleur pendant l'accouchement ?
Des options incluent l'anesthésie péridurale, les analgésiques et les techniques de relaxation.
Anesthésie périduraleAnalgésiques
#2
Comment gérer une hémorragie post-partum ?
L'hémorragie post-partum est traitée par des médicaments, des transfusions et parfois une intervention chirurgicale.
Hémorragie post-partumTransfusion sanguine
#3
Quels soins pour un nouveau-né prématuré ?
Les soins incluent une surveillance en néonatologie, une alimentation adaptée et un soutien respiratoire.
Nouveau-né prématuréNéonatologie
#4
Comment traiter une infection post-partum ?
Les infections post-partum sont traitées par des antibiotiques et des soins appropriés.
Infection post-partumAntibiotiques
#5
Quels traitements pour la dépression post-partum ?
La dépression post-partum peut être traitée par thérapie, médicaments et soutien social.
Dépression post-partumThérapie
Complications
5
#1
Quelles sont les complications possibles de l'accouchement ?
Les complications incluent les hémorragies, les infections et les déchirures périnéales.
Complications de l'accouchementHémorragie
#2
Quels risques associés à une grossesse tardive ?
Les risques incluent des complications comme l'hypertension, le diabète gestationnel et des anomalies chromosomiques.
Grossesse tardiveDiabète gestationnel
#3
Comment gérer une grossesse multiple ?
Les grossesses multiples nécessitent un suivi accru et des soins spécialisés pour prévenir les complications.
Grossesse multipleSuivi médical
#4
Quelles sont les conséquences d'une prééclampsie non traitée ?
Une prééclampsie non traitée peut entraîner des complications graves pour la mère et le bébé, y compris des convulsions.
PrééclampsieComplications
#5
Quels sont les effets d'une dépression post-partum non traitée ?
Une dépression post-partum non traitée peut affecter la relation mère-enfant et la santé mentale de la mère.
Dépression post-partumSanté mentale
Facteurs de risque
5
#1
Quels facteurs augmentent le risque de complications ?
L'âge avancé, l'obésité, les antécédents médicaux et le tabagisme augmentent les risques.
Facteurs de risqueObésité
#2
Comment le stress affecte-t-il la grossesse ?
Le stress peut entraîner des complications comme un accouchement prématuré et des problèmes de santé mentale.
StressComplications de la grossesse
#3
Quels antécédents médicaux sont préoccupants ?
Des antécédents de maladies cardiaques, diabète ou troubles mentaux sont préoccupants pendant la grossesse.
Antécédents médicauxDiabète
#4
Comment l'alimentation influence-t-elle la grossesse ?
Une mauvaise alimentation peut augmenter le risque de complications comme le diabète gestationnel.
AlimentationDiabète gestationnel
#5
Quels comportements à risque doivent être évités ?
Le tabagisme, la consommation d'alcool et l'usage de drogues doivent être évités pendant la grossesse.
TabagismeAlcool
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"text": "Le tabagisme, la consommation d'alcool et l'usage de drogues doivent être évités pendant la grossesse."
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School of Nursing and Midwifery, Centre for Quality and Patient Safety Research in the Institute for Health Transformation, Deakin University Geelong, Victoria, Australia; Western Health, St Albans, Victoria, Australia. Electronic address: l.sweet@deakin.edu.au.
Department Health Care, Knowledge Centre Brussels Integrated Care, Erasmus Brussels University of Applied Sciences and Arts, Brussels, Belgium.
Department of Public Health, Biostatistics and Medical Informatics Research group, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Brussels, Belgium.
Clinical and Health Sciences, University of South Australia, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia; School of Health and Social Care, Edinburgh Napier University, Scotland, UK.
National Perinatal Epidemiology Unit, Nuffield Department of Population Health, University of Oxford, Old Road Campus, Oxford OX3 7LF, United Kingdom. Electronic address: rachel.rowe@npeu.ox.ac.uk.
Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, Department of Public Health, Biostatistics and Medical Informatics Research Group, Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB), Brussels, Belgium.
Department Health Care, Brussels Centre for Healthcare Innovation, Erasmus Brussels University of Applied Sciences and Arts, Brussels, Belgium; Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, Department of Public Health, Biostatistics and Medical Informatics Research Group, Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB), Brussels, Belgium; Department of Teacher Education, Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB), Brussels, Belgium.
Department of Public Health, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Padjadjaran, Bandung, West Java, Indonesia. Electronic address: qorinah.adnani@unpad.ac.id.
Department of Reproductive Health and Midwifery, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, 1419733171, Iran. geranmay@tums.ac.ir.
School of Nursing and Midwifery, Griffith University, Logan Campus, 68 University Dr, Meadowbrook, Queensland 4131, Australia; Transforming Maternity Care Collaborative, Australia. Electronic address: jo.carter2@griffithuni.edu.au.
School of Nursing and Midwifery, Griffith University, Logan Campus, 68 University Dr, Meadowbrook, Queensland 4131, Australia; Transforming Maternity Care Collaborative, Australia.
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