Obstetric History-Taking

Fresh blood / clots

Colour, consistency, associated symptoms

Frequency, dysuria

Headache, visual changes (blurring / stars), abdominal pain, seizures

How was the pregnacy diagnosed?

Urine test, blood test, ultrasound

Size, location, morphological issues

ABO group, rhesus group, rubella status

Gestational diabetes, pre-eclampsia

Folic acid, iron, antiemetics

Vaginal / caesarean

Number of times pregnant

Number of live births

Amount of time attempting pregnancy, medications, IVF

Regularity, duration, flow, pain

Last smear, result

Ectopic pregnancy, STDs, PID

D&C, LETZ

Doctor visits, hospital admissions

Latest BP readings, meds, complications

Diagnosis, control, management, complications

Hypothyroidism / hyperthyroidism

Frequency / last seizure, type of seizures, Rx

Where, when, ?provoked, management

When diagnosed, severity, medications

Indication, dose & frequency, length of course

Check pregnancy class of drugs

Herbs, homeopathic remedies

When? What was the reaction?

Up to date?

Cystic fibrosis

Heart disease, cancer, diabetes, autoimmune Dx

Twins, recurrent miscarriage

Single / de facto / married / separated / divorced

Partner, family, friends

On an average day

Especially to developing countries

Amount per week

Average per day / week, CAGE

Pack-years, years since quitting

Especially IV drug use