Chap 11 Flashcards
What is macrosomia
Birth weight more than 4000-4500 g or greater then the 90th percentile
Biggest complication of gestational diabetes
Does the insulin dose need to be increased or decreased as the pregnancy goes on
The needs for insulin go up
What is the major source of insulin during pregnancy
The placenta, that’s why postpartum the requirements for insulin decrease substantially
During birth, what is the piggyback for labor or if glucose falls
5% dextrose
Normal hematocrit level in pregnant women
33.8%
What hemoglobin level is identified as anemia In pregnant women
Less then 11 In the first trimester
And third
And 10.5 in the second
What kind of anemia is the most common during pregnancy
Iron deficiency anemia
Target blood glucose levels during breakfast
60-<95
Target glucose before lunch/dinner
60-105
Post meal glucose levels
<140
Post meal 2 hours glucose levels
<120
2am-6am glucose levels
> 60
