Exam 1 Flashcards
(24 cards)
placenta previa
a problem during pregnancy when the placenta completely or partially covers the opening of the uterus (cervix).
preeclampsia/eclampsia
Preeclampsia is one high blood pressure (hypertension) disorder that can occur during pregnancy.
Eclampsia is the onset of seizures or coma with signs or symptoms of preeclampsia
amniocentesis/ biophysical profile
Amniocentesis is a test you may be offered during pregnancy to check if your baby has a genetic or chromosomal condition, such as Down’s syndrome, Edwards’ syndrome or Patau’s syndrome
The biophysical profile is a test done after the 28th week of pregnancy. This noninvasive diagnostic test helps evaluate the fetus. It measures body movement, muscle tone, breathing movement and amniotic fluid volume around the fetus.
Ectopic Pregnancy
An ectopic pregnancy occurs when a fertilized egg implants and grows outside the main cavity of the uterus. An ectopic pregnancy most often occurs in a fallopian tube, which carries eggs from the ovaries to the uterus. This type of ectopic pregnancy is called a tubal pregnancy.
Basal Body temperature method
The basal body temperature method is a method of natural family planning that requires only the purchase of a very accurate thermometer. The method, which calls for tracking the woman’s body temperature on a daily basis, helps to determine which days of the month she is fertile.
expectations of pregnancy
mood swings, changes in appetite or cravings for certain foods, constipation, headaches, and heartburn. While some pregnant people may gain weight at this stage, others may lose weight.
Vaginal bleeding
In early pregnancy, you might get some harmless light bleeding, called “spotting
implantation bleeding: This is when the fertilized egg implants in the wall of your uterus and causes light bleeding. …
Molar pregnancy: A rare condition when a fertilized egg implants in your uterus, but a tumor forms instead of a fetus.
pre term labor
Preterm labor occurs when regular contractions result in the opening of your cervix after week 20 and before week 37 of pregnancy. Preterm labor can result in premature birth. The earlier premature birth happens, the greater the health risks for your baby
Terbutaline
Terbutaline is in a class of drugs called betamimetics. They help prevent and slow contractions of the uterus. It may help delay birth for several hours or days
Nifedipine
Nifedipine is a calcium channel blocker which has been commonly used in the treatment of preterm labor with dilation of the cervix, with good results. However, the main benefit of a tocolytic drug is the prolongation of pregnancy for a 48-hour period to allow the steroid effect to enhance fetal lung maturity.
Terbutaline
Terbutaline is in a class of drugs called betamimetics. They help prevent and slow contractions of the uterus. It may help delay birth for several hours or days.
Ferrous Sulfate
This medication is an iron supplement used to treat or prevent low blood levels of iron
Folic Acid
Folic acid is a B vitamin. It helps the body make healthy new cells. Everyone needs folic acid. For women who may get pregnant, it is really important. The best way to reduce the risk of your baby developing a neural tube defect is to take daily folic acid supplements from 12 weeks before conception until at least 12 weeks of pregnancy.
Oral Contraception
Oral contraceptives are known also as the Pill, OCs, BCs, BC tablets, or birth control pills. This medicine usually contains two types of hormones, estrogens and progestins and, when taken properly, prevents pregnancy. It works by stopping a woman’s egg from fully developing each month
Naegele’s rule
Naegele’s rule, derived from a German obstetrician, subtracts 3 months and adds 7 days to calculate the estimated due date (EDD
Gravida
Gravida indicates the number of times a woman is or has been pregnant, regardless of the pregnancy outcome
Para
Para is the number of completed pregnancies beyond 20 weeks gestation (whether viable or nonviable).
nutrition, wt gain throughout pregnancy
Eat a balanced diet high in whole grains, vegetables, fruits, low fat dairy, and lean protein.
Most women should gain somewhere between 25 and 35 pounds during pregnancy. Most will gain 2 to 4 pounds during the first trimester, and then 1 pound a week for the rest of the pregnancy
position of baby-where is heartbeat located
If you hear the heartbeat loudest below the mother’s bellybutton, the baby is probably head down. If you hear the heartbeat loudest above the mother’s bellybutton, the baby may be breech
umbilicus location in newborn
The normal umbilical position is 60% of the way from the inferior border of the xiphisternum to the superior border of the pubis in the midline
Why is a non stress test done
A nonstress test is used to evaluate a baby’s health before birth. The goal of a nonstress test is to provide useful information about your baby’s oxygen supply by checking his or her heart rate and how it responds to your baby’s movement. The test might indicate the need for further monitoring, testing or delivery.
Herpes Zoster
During pregnancy
Active herpes zoster lesions are infectious, through direct contact with vesicular fluid, until they dry and crust over.
Routine check during pregnancy
During your pregnancy, you’ll be offered a range of tests, including blood tests and ultrasound baby scans. These are designed to: help make your pregnancy safer. check and assess the development and wellbeing of you and your baby.
You have severe vaginal bleeding.
You have sudden, severe pain in your belly.
You passed out (lost consciousness).
You have a seizure.
You see or feel the umbilical cord
Signs of labor
contractions or tightenings.
a “show”, when the plug of mucus from your cervix (entrance to your womb, or uterus) comes away.
backache.
an urge to go to the toilet, which is caused by your baby’s head pressing on your bowel.
your waters breaking.
