Obstetrics

Question 1

what supplements should all women trying to get pregnant take?

Answer 1

1) folic acid (400 micrograms or 5mg)
2) vitamin D (10 micrograms)

should NOT take any supplements containing vitamin A, including cod liver oil, caution of multivitamins, as this can be teratogenic

Question 2

how do you interpret the APGAR score?

Answer 2

7-10 good
4-6 moderate/low
1-3 low