Class 1 - Pregnancy Theory Flashcards
A component of the biopsychosocial lens referring to physiological or pathological factors.
Bio
A component of the biopsychosocial lens referring to thoughts, emotions and behaviours, such as psychological distress, fear/avoidance beliefs, current coping methods and attribution.
Psycho
A component of the biopsychosocial lens referring to socio-economical, socio-environmental and cultural factors, such as work issues, family circumstances and benefits/economics.
Social
The following are examples of __________ factors:
- Shifts in posture and alignment
- Changes to the musculoskeletal system (e.g. joints and ligaments, muscles and fascia, weight gain, re-distribution of weight)
- Changes to the hormonal system
- Changes to the organ system
- Changes to the epidermis
Biological
The following are examples of __________ factors:
- Increased susceptibility to postpartum depression (PPD) and anxiety (PPA)
- New fears related to pregnancy, postpartum and parenting
- New fears related to birth process
- Body image issues
Psychological
The following are examples of __________ factors:
- Changing roles in the family unit
- Changes to personal identity
- Increased sense of responsibility
- Increased home environment workload
- Possible changes in occupational workload, maternity leave, isolation from colleagues and changes to professional identity
Social
The average full-term pregnancy is ___ weeks ( ____ days).
40 weeks
280 days
Gestation can range from ___ to ___ weeks ( ____ to ____ days).
37-41 weeks
259-287 days
Premature birth occurs between ___ and ___ weeks gestation.
20 and 37 weeks
Babies born before the ____ week are classified as premature.
37th week
The first trimester is occurs from ___ to ___ weeks gestation.
0-13 weeks
The second trimester occurs from ___ to ___ weeks gestation.
14-27 weeks
The third trimester occurs from ___ to ___ weeks gestation.
28-40 weeks
Postpartum commences once the ________ is birthed.
Placenta
When the baby presents in a normal head down position, which occurs in the later weeks of pregnancy.
Cephalic/Vertex Presentation
When the baby presents in a buttock down position.
Breech Presentation
What fetal presentation is shown in the following image?
Cephalic/Vertex Presentation
What fetal presentation is shown in the following image?
Breech Presentation
When it comes to health care in Ontario, what are the 3 services pregnant patients have the choice of for pre-natal and postpartum care?
1) Midwife
2) Obstetrician
3) Family Doctor (GP)
A labour support role within our scope of practice as an RMT, but requiring additional training.
Doula
T/F - Doula services are not covered by OHIP for pregnant patients.
True
Some common side effects of __________ include:
- Edema
- Constipation
- Haemorrhoids
- Bladder & yeast infections
- Dyspnea
- Heartburn
- Nasal congestion & nose bleeds
- Spider angioma & varicosities in legs/vagina
- Mood disorder
- Nausea & vomiting
Pregnancy
A hormone that is only produced during pregnancy.
Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (hCG)
hCG is responsible for guaranteeing the ovaries produce _______ and __________ in the first 2 months of gestation before the placenta takes over.
Estrogen
Progesterone
A hormone produced in the ovaries that promotes growth of uterine muscles and blood supply.
Estrogen
T/F - Progesterone increases water retention, adipose tissue and skin darkening.
False - Estrogen increases water retention, adipose tissue and skin darkening.
Estrogen works in tandem with ________ to initiate labour.
Oxytocin
A hormone produced by the ovaries and placenta that relaxes the uterus, blood vessel walls, stomach walls, bowels and ligaments.
Progesterone
T/F - Progesterone increases blood pressure and can decrease constipation.
False - Progesterone decreases blood pressure and can increase constipation.
During late pregnancy, __________ decreases allowing contractions to take place.
Progesterone
A hormone produced by the ovaries and placenta that relaxes and softens ligaments, cartilage and cervix.
Relaxin
Laxity in ligaments, tendon and fascia contribute to joint ________ and strain on all joints, particularly weight bearing structures, especially in the ______ spine and pelvis.
Instability
Lumbar
T/F - Relaxin allows for stretch of tissues during pregnancy and facilitates opening of pelvic joints during labour and delivery.
True
A hormone produced by the hypothalamus and released by the pituitary glands that stimulates uterine contractions, which triggers and promotes labour.
Oxytocin
________ is responsible for the “_______” reflex during breastfeeding and creates feelings of calmness and well-being.
Oxytocin
Let Down
An organ for producing hormones and exchanging nutrients and waste products that is completely formed by 12 weeks of gestation.
Placenta
The ________ _____ attaches from the placenta to the baby’s navel and is responsible for providing oxygen and nutrients to the baby.
Umbilical Cord
The ________ acts as a strong barrier for bacteria in the pregnant patient’s bloodstream, however most viruses and drugs will pass to baby.
Placenta
T/F - The pregnant patient’s bloodstream and baby’s bloodstream are separate.
True
The placenta is responsible for removing the baby’s waste products and the pregnant patient will dispose of waste through the ________ and ______.
Kidneys
Lungs
During pregnancy, total blood volume increases by ___ to ___% ( __ to __ pounds).
45-50%
2-3 pounds
T/F - Blood volume returns to normal volume by 8 weeks postpartum.
False - Blood volume returns to normal volume by 6 weeks postpartum.
The heart enlarges in pregnancy by ___% and body temperature increases.
12%
Blood pressure ________ in the 2nd trimester and then ________ in the 3rd trimester.
Declines
Increases
_____ changes are a normal part of pregnancy and include:
- Presence or disappearance of acne
- Increase or decrease in hair growth
- Darkening or stretching of _____
Skin
During pregnancy, the linea _____ may darken to the linea _____.
Alba
Nigra
What is shown in the following image?
Linea Nigra
A skin disorder characterized by darkened macules on the face and referred to as the mask of pregnancy.
Chloasma (Melasma Gravidarum)