Chap 8 Flashcards
Describe gravidity and parity
Gravida- number of pregnancies woman had including present one
Parity- number of pregnancies that have reached 20 weeks gestation
What does GTPAL mean
Gravidity
Term
Preterm
Abortion
Living
What are presumptive signs of pregnancy
Breast changes, amenorrhea, nausea, vomiting
(Patient says)
What are probable signs
Goodell sign, Chadwick sign, positive pregnancy test Braxton hicks
What are positive signs
Visualization of fetus by ultrasound, FHR, fetal movements
What is the goal of prenatal care
Promote the health and well being of the pregnant woman and her fetus the newborn and the family
What is goodells sign
Softening of the cervix
What is the hegar sign
Non specific indication of pregnancy by compressibility and softening of the cervical isthmus
What is Chadwick’s sign
Bluish discoloration of cervix vagina and vulva
What is quickening
When the mother starts to feel flutters before baby movement
What is lightening movement
Sudden pain in pelvic region
Naegles rules
First day of LMP
Add 9 months plus 7 days
OR
First day of LMP
Subtract 3 months
Add 7 days
Plus 1 year
What is a hydatiform mole
Rare mass or growth that forms inside the womb at beginning of pregnancy
What is ambivelence
Mood when pregnancy is found out
