Exam 1 part 6 Flashcards
Death per 100,000 live births
Death during pregnancy or within 42 days of pregnancy termination
Maternal mortality
directly related to the pregnancy
direct maternal mortality
not directly related to pregnancy
Ex. hypertension
indirect maternal mortality
death after 42 days
late maternal death
death before first birthday
6.1 per 100o live births
neonatal mortality
born before 32 weeks
very preterm
born 32-33 weeks
moderately preterm
born 34-37 weeks
late preterm
normal birth weight
2501-3999
low birth weight
1500-2500
very low birth weight
less than 1500
high birth weight
4000
when is it considered preterm
more than 20 weeks but less than 37 weeks
preterm births are due to
40 due to spontaneous PTL
40 due to PROM
what percent does preterm birth account for neonatal deaths
50-70
preterm and LBW occur in which ethnicity the most
african american
Symptoms of PTL
uterine contractions Menstrual like cramps Constant backache Pelvic pressure Increased vaginal discharge Blood stained vaginal discharge
a test used to determine if a women will go into preterm labor
Fibronectin
when can the fribronectin be done
22-35 weeks
Before digital vaginal examination
low implantation
placenta previa