16 - Pregnancy Flashcards
1
Q
Gestation
A
length of time from 1st day of LMP (2wks longer than the actual age of child
2
Q
Gravidity
A
number of pregnancies
3
Q
Primigravida
A
1st pregnancy
4
Q
Multipara
A
two or more pregnancies
5
Q
Teratogens
A
Drugs, viruses, alcohol, radiation
6
Q
Use of Folic Acid
A
Reduces neural tube defects (spina bifida, anencephaly)
7
Q
Positive Pregnancy Test
A
Presence of hCG (Human chorionic gonadotropin) in Mom’s plasma or urine
✴hCG is produced by chorionic villi
8
Q
EDD/EDC
A
Estimated date of delivery/confinement
9
Q
How to calculate EDD
A
Subtract 3 months from LMP and add 7 days
