Motherisk E-Learning Centre

Welcome to the Motherisk E-Learning Centre. This first series of video tutorials was developed to help health professionals assess the treatment and counseling needs of their pregnant patients. We hope you find the training offered in these programs helpful in your professional practice.

The content of these tutorials reflects the consensus on emerging clinical and scientific advances as of the date issued and may be subject to change. The information should not be construed as dictating an exclusive course of treatment or procedure to be followed. All of the references used to develop these programs are provided in a PDF that accompanies each video tutorial.

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[ 170 MB ]

References

Motherisk Educational Program, Vol. 2, September 2008

This section examines important maternal-fetal issues such as:

Diabetes in Pregnancy
Depression in Pregnancy
Maternal Nutrition and Supplementation
Substance Abuse in Pregnancy

The content of this section was developed by the Motherisk Program of The Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto.

Slides and Video
[ 150 MB ]

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[ 1.5 MB ]

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General Principles of Teratology

Teratology is the science that studies abnormal fetal development due to different factors. Teratogenesis refers to abnormal development of fetal organ(s) and a teratogen is defined as an agent that may have harmful effects on the developing fetus. This section examines important maternal-fetal issues such as:

Baseline risk
Exposure to teratogens
Critical time period
Types of teratogenicity
Causes of congenital malformations

The content of this section was developed by the Motherisk Program of The Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto.

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[ 150 MB ]

Slides only
[ 1.5 MB ]

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The Management of Nausea and Vomiting of Pregnancy (NVP)

Many women who have to cope with nausea and vomiting of pregnancy endure tremendous physical hardship. This suffering may have a profound impact on family, work, and social life. Therefore, it is important for health professionals to realize that pregnant women who complain about nausea or vomiting are coming for help. This section looks into the various aspects of NVP and its management approach namely:

Prevalence and impact on women's health and well-being
Problems in clincal practice, treatment algorithm and case study

Slides and Video
[ 150 MB ]

Slides only
[ 1.5 MB ]

Diagnosis of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder

Research continues to uncover the effects of drinking during pregnancy on the developing fetus and the impact throughout the lifetime of affected individuals. Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) is one of the major known preventable birth defects among Canadian children. This tutorial examines FASD issues and outcomes such as:

Epidemiology
Diagnostic criteria
Evidence of impairment
Alcohol related birth defects
Secondary disabilities
The cost of FASD in Canada
FASD - Major challenges

The content of this section was developed by: Gideon Koren, Director, Motherisk Program and Ivey Chair in Molecular Toxicology, University of Western Ontario.

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Motherisk Educational Program, Vol. 2, September 2008

General Principles of Teratology

The Management of Nausea and Vomiting of Pregnancy (NVP)

Diagnosis of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder

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