8: Antepartum Flashcards
Why is it essential for the fetus to make it to at least 27 weeks?
Lungs secrete surfactant to keep airway open
What is primigravida?
Female in her first pregnancy
What is primipara?
Female who has delivered a child after 20 weeks gestation
What is multigravida?
Female who has been pregnant more than once
What is multipara?
Female who has completed two or more pregnancies to the point of viability
What does the term “gravid” refer to?
Pregnant
What does the term “parity” refer to?
Delivered
When documenting pregnancy, what do T, P, A/M, and L stand for?
T = carried to term
P = pre-term
A/M = abortion/miscarriage
L = living
Describe G# PT - P - A - L
Pregnancy #, # carried to term, # pre-term, # abortions/miscarriages - # living
What does G3 P1-1-0-2 mean?
Third pregnancy, 1 carried to term, 1 pre-term, 0 abortions, 2 living children
What does G2 P0-1-1-1
Second pregnancy, 0 term, 1 pre-term, 1 abortion - 1 living child
What 6 reproductive changes happen with pregnancy?
- Uterine hypertrophy
- Myometrial walls thicken
- Increased uterine blood flow
- Increased vascularization of cervix
- Ovarian unlargement
- Vulvar edema
What 5 renal changes happen with pregnancy?
- Increased urine output
- Increased function
- Increased renal blood flow
- Increased GRF by 50%
- Increased ECF retention
What 6 cardiac functions increase with pregnancy?
- Blood volume
- Blood plasma
- Cardiac output
- Stroke volume
- HR
- Arterial blood pressure
What are 3 circulation changes that can happen with pregnancy?
- Vena cava syndrome
- Leg varicosities
- Leg cramps
What is vena cava syndrome?
Fetus compresses vena cava when supine
Based on abdominal anatomy, what is the optimal position someone who is pregnant to lie down?
Left sidelying
What 5 GI changes can happen with pregnancy?
- Gum hypertrophy
- Lower esophageal sphincter tone
- Decreased motility
- Decreased emptying time
- Constipation/hemorrhoids
How much weight gain is healthy for pregnancy?
25-35 lbs
What 4 pulmonary changes can happen with pregnancy?
- Increased oxygen consumption
- Increased progesterone
- Diaphragm elevation
- Respiratory alkalosis risk
What are 4 metabolic changes with pregnancy?
- Insulin levels
- Mineral demand
- Increased fat storage
- Fluid retention
What minerals have increased demand with pregnancy?
- Sodium
- Potassium
- Calcium
- Iron
What are common MSK changes with pregnancy?
- Cervical pain
- LBP
- Pelvic pain
- Carpal tunnel
- DRA
How does posture change with pregnancy?
- Anterior COG
- Increased ligament laxity
- Increased lordosis/kyphosis
- Decreased muscle tone