Bio Med -Day 6a Flashcards
Neural Tube Defects
birth defects of the brain, spine, spinal cord
Neural tube becomes
The Spinal Cord
Two most common Neural Tube Defects
- Spina Bifida
2. Anencephaly
Spina Bifida
fetal spinal column doesn’t close completely
Anencephaly
Large part of skull as well as cerebral hemispheres are absent
Supplementing ____ can reduce risk of neural tube defects
Folate/Folic Acid/Vitamin B9
Women planning a pregnancy dose at ___of Folic acid
.4 g = 400mcg
Preterm Delivery
Full Term Delivery
Post term Delivery
20-37 weeks
37-42 weeks
More than 40 weeks
Teratogens in Pregnancy:
any agent that can potentially cause birth defects
Classes of Teratogens
- Radiation
- Maternal Infection
- chemicals/drugs
Pre-eclampsia
HTN + Proteinuria
Eclampsia
HTN + Proteinuria + Seizure
Pre-eclampsia urine test tests for
Protein in urine = Proteinuria
Only treatment for Eclampsia is
Delivery of fetus/baby
4 weeks postpartum, breast px and redness. fever, chills, flu-like sx. Focal breast erythema, swelling, tenderness
Mastitis
Tx for Mastitis
Antibiotics and CONTINUE breast feeding