Exam 2- High risk pregnancy Flashcards
What is a high risk pregnancy?
- A condition that jeopardizes the health of
mother, her fetus, or both - May result from pregnancy or a condition present
before pregnancy
High risk pregnancy essential goals
- Early identification is essential to good outcomes
- Risk assessment begins at the first prenatal visit
and continues throughout pregnancy
Examples of High-Risk
Pregnancy
Hypertension
Diabetes
HIV/AIDS
Older or younger age
Substance Abuse
Preterm
Multiple gestation
Obesity
Hyperemesis gravidarum
Hemorrhagic complications
Trauma
Assessment of High-Risk Pregnancy:
Biophysical risk
factors
genetic,
nutritional, and medical
Assessment of High-Risk Pregnancy: Psychosocial risks
emotional distress,
support,
and relationships
Assessment of High-Risk Pregnancy: Sociodemographic
risks
lack of prenatal
care, low income,
and ethnicity
Assessment of High-Risk Pregnancy: Environmental
factors
environmental
chemicals, radiation
Antepartum Testing
Fetal movement
Ultrasound
Doppler Blood Flow Analysis
Amniotic Fluid Index (AFI)
Biophysical Profile (BPP)
NST
Antepartum Testing: dropper blood flow analysis
Doppler Blood Flow Analysis-provides an indication of
fetal adaptation and reserve (maternal hypertension,
diabetes, IUGR, multiple fetuses)
Antepartum Testing: AFI
Amniotic Fluid Index (AFI)
- making sure the baby has enough amniotic fluid
- safe range: 5-15
Antepartum Testing: BPP
Biophysical Profile (BPP)-AFI, FHR (NST), fetal movement, fetal tone, fetal breathing movements
Antepartum Testing: NST
NST-Two or more fetal heart rate accelerations of 15
beats/min or more with fetal movement in a 20-minute
period is reactive
Bleeding During
Pregnancy
Potentially life-threatening
situation
Management involves
early recognition,
assessment, and
resuscitation.
Bleeding is experience in
about 25% of women
during the first trimester **
Antenatal
Hemorrhagic
Disorders: within 1st trimester
-Miscarriage
- Ectopic pregnancy
- Molar
- Uterine fibroids
Antenatal
Hemorrhagic
Disorders: within 3rd trimester
- Placenta previa
- placenta abruption
- placenta acreta
Antenatal
Hemorrhagic
Disorders: Miscarriage or Spontaneous Abortion (AB)
***Pregnancy ending before 20 weeks from natural causes **
Most common complication of early pregnancy
< 500 gm, not viable
80% occur before 12 weeks gestation
Late miscarriage (second-trimester loss) 12-20 weeks
Antenatal
Hemorrhagic
Disorders: Miscarriage or Spontaneous Abortion (AB) - Risk factors
Risks increase with maternal age.
At least 50% from chromosomal abnormalities
Recurrent (generally defined as three or more
consecutive losses)
Types of Spontaneous Abortion
Threatened
Inevitable
Incomplete
Complete
Missed
1st trimester
Spontaneous Abortion: threatened
only spotting + cramping
Spontaneous Abortion: Inevitable
- spotting + cramping
- SROM
Spontaneous Abortion: Incomplete
Mom delivers some of the products of conception
-some of the placenta can be left behind=hemorrhage risk
Spontaneous Abortion: Complete
When everything comes out @ once + bleeding stops
Spontaneous Abortion: Missed
No heartbeat found
Psychosocial after miscarriage/ spontaneous abortion
- Perinatal loss is complex
- Grief is unique to each individual person
- Physical and emotional support
- Support groups may help
Ectopic Pregnancy
1st trimester
Abnormal pregnancy
Occurs outside the uterus ***
Most common site is within one of the fallopian tube
Primary cause of death of pregnancy + cause of maternal morality in first trimester
Ectopic pregnancy
Ectopic pregnancy: s/sxs
Bleeding/spotting within 6-8 weeks of missed menstrual period.
Pain (many are asymptomatic before tubal rupture)
Positive pregnancy test