Obstetric

Last updated: 2026-03-29

Obstetric Management

The Obstetric module allows healthcare providers to track a patient's entire pregnancy journey. You can use this module to record the initial pregnancy details, log routine antenatal check-ups, and document the final delivery outcome, including the newborn's health and APGAR scores.

When Do I Use This?

  • When a patient visits the clinic/hospital to confirm and register a new pregnancy.
  • When a nurse or doctor performs routine antenatal care (ANC) check-ups to measure fetal growth and maternal health.
  • When a baby is born, and you need to log the delivery method, newborn measurements, and APGAR scores.

How To Use

1. Registering a New Pregnancy

  1. Navigate to the Obstetric module and open Pregnancies.
  2. Click + New to create a new record.
  3. Select the mother's name in the Patient field.
  4. Enter the Last Period date. The system will automatically calculate the Expected Delivery Date for you.
  5. Fill in the patient's medical history and delivery plan, then click Save.

2. Logging an Antenatal Visit (Routine Check-up)

  1. Open the patient's active Pregnancy record.
  2. Scroll down to the Antenatal section and click Add.
  3. Enter the current Reading Date. The system will automatically calculate the Gestational Week based on the Last Period.
  4. Input the mother's vitals (Weight, Blood Pressure) and the fetal measurements (Heart Sound, Movement, etc.).
  5. Click Save.

3. Recording Delivery and Newborn Details

  1. Open the mother's Pregnancy record and update the Delivery Method, Delivery Outcome, and Delivery Date.
  2. Scroll down to the Neonate section and click Add to record the baby's birth.
  3. Enter the baby's Weight, Length, and Head Circumference.
  4. Save the Neonate record, then open it to add the APGAR scores for the 1-minute and 5-minute marks. The system will calculate the total APGAR score automatically.

Field Descriptions

Pregnancy Details

Field Name Description
Patient The registered patient (expectant mother).
Number The pregnancy number (e.g., 1 for first pregnancy, 2 for second).
Last Period The date of the patient's Last Menstrual Period (LMP).
Delivery Date Expected The Estimated Date of Delivery (EDD). Auto-calculated but can be manually adjusted.
Date Next Visit When the patient is scheduled to return for their next check-up.
History & Delivery Plan Notes regarding past medical history and specific plans for labor and delivery.
IUGR Indicates if there is any Intrauterine Growth Restriction identified.
Delivery Method / Outcome How the baby was delivered (e.g., Vaginal, C-Section) and the result of the birth.

Antenatal Check-ups

Field Name Description
Gestational Week How many weeks pregnant the mother is (automatically calculated).
Mother Weight / Blood Pressure Maternal vital signs taken during the visit.
Fetal Movement / Heart Sound Observations regarding the baby's activity and heartbeat.
Fetal Position / Engagement The physical orientation of the baby in the womb.
Presence Of Oedema Indicates if the mother is experiencing abnormal swelling.
Uterine Height / Fetal Weight Measurements used to track the physical growth of the baby.

Neonate (Newborn) & APGAR

Field Name Description
Baby Links to the baby's own Patient Profile, if registered in the system.
Weight / Length / Head Circumference The newborn's physical birth measurements.
APGAR The overall health score of the newborn. This field is locked and updates automatically when APGAR tests are added.
Appearance, Pulse, Grimace, Activity, Respiration The 5 criteria checked during an APGAR test. Selecting a status for each will automatically generate the final score.
Tip: You do not need a calculator to determine the expected due date! When you enter the Last Period date, the system uses Naegele's rule (adding 1 year, subtracting 3 months, and adding 7 days) to find the Expected Delivery Date for you. If you change the Last Period date later, the expected delivery date will shift accordingly.
Tip: The Neonate's overall APGAR score is automatically calculated. Simply add an APGAR record, fill out the 5 criteria (Appearance, Pulse, etc.), and the system will do the math and update the baby's master record.
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