4.3.2 Prenatal and Perinatal Counseling and Screening Flashcards
What is nuchal transluncency?
Can diagnose down syndrome.
What are the goals of fetal well being tests?
Identify patients at increased risk for still birth
Reducing the risk for fetal demise
Avoid unnecessary intervention
What is the testing for diabetes for routine antepartum screening?
Glucose tolerance test
What is the goal of prenatal counseling?
Counseling to instill the proper medical care and behaviors to optimize pregnancy outcomes
What is the fetal kick count?
Lie on side and wait until baby kicks 10 times and count how long it takes to get there.
What are the two methods of testing for chromosomal abnormalities?
Amniocentesis or chorionic villus sampling
What are the diseases that should be screened for in pregnancy?
What are the normal levels of various pregnancy hormones throughout pregnancy?
What is the importance of the type and screening for the mother in pregnancy?
To determine the need for Rhogam to aid in the possibility of erythroblastosis fetalis.
What is perinatal vs prenatal?
Prenatal - Pertaining to any gestational age before pregnancy
Perinatal - 20 wks gestation and 1 to 4 wks postpartum
What should hopeful mothers do prior to becoming pregnant?
Begin taking prenatal vitamins FOLIC ACID
What are the components of the biophysical profile of fetal wellbeing?
Fetal breathing
Fetal movement
Fetal tone
Fluid
