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. 2004 Sep 4;329(7465):559–561. doi: 10.1136/bmj.329.7465.559

Table 3.

Points to consider when taking a history

• Assessment of the relationship, sexually and otherwise, and the patient's support network
• Whether the pregnancy was planned
• Previous outcomes of pregnancies (such as miscarriage or termination)
• Previous deliveries—type and presence of trauma
• Current children's health
• Contraception—past and current use and plans for the future