Extra OB stuff from Pam Flashcards
from fertilization until pregnancy is 10 wks GA
embryo
10 weeks GA to birth
fetus
birth - 1 year
infant
How long is 1st trimester?
conception → 12-14 wks GA
How long is 2nd trimester?
12-14 wks GA → 24-28 wks GA
How long is 3rd trimester?
24-28 wks GA → delivery
uterine contractions before 37 weeks that cause cervical changes
preterm labor
Maternal cardiovascular changes in pregnancy
CO increases by 30-50%
systemic vascular restance decreases (decrease in BP)
maternal pulmonary changes in pregnancy
increase in tidal volume by 30-40%
TLC decreases by 5%
Maternal GI changes in pregnancy
nausea and vomiting
increase in GERD
constipation
Maternal renal changes in pregnancy
increased risk of pyelonephritis
increased GFR
Maternal hematological changes in pregnancy
plasma volume increases by 50%
RBC increases by 20-30%
hypercoagulable state
Maternal MSK and dermatological changes in pregnancy
shift in center of gravity
increased spider angiomas
palmar erythema
hyperpigmented nipples/umbilicus/abdominal midline/perineum/face
Common routine problems with pregnancy
back pain, constipation, dehydration, edema, GERD, hemorrhoids, PICA, round ligament pain, urinary frequency, varicose veins
bluish discoloration of vagina and cervix
Chadwick sign
softening and cyanosis of the cervix at or after 4 weeks
Goodell sign
softening of the uterus after 6 weeks
Ladin sign
fetal movement
quickening
Presumptive signs and symptoms of pregnancy
"felt by woman, not proof of pregnancy but will make you suspect it" fatigue (12 wk) breast tender (3-4 wk) N/V (4-14 wk) amenorrhea (4 wk) urinary frequency (6-12 wk) hyperpigmentation of skin (16 wk) quickening (16-20 wk) uterine enlargement (7-12 wk) breast enlargement (6 wk)
Probably signs and symptoms of pregnancy
"observed by examiner, more reliable indicators of pregnancy but not definitive" Braxton Hick contractions (16-28 wk) (+) pregnancy test (4-12 wk) abdominal enlargement (14 wk) ballottement (16-28 wk) Goodell sign (5 wk) Chadwick sign (6-8 wk) Hegar sign (6-12 wk)
Positive signs and symptoms of pregnany
“definitve and unmistakable signs of pregnancy”
US verification of embryo/fetus (4-6 wk)
fetal movement felt by clinician (20 wk)
auscultation of fetal heart tones via Doppler (10-12 wk)
routine tests in prenatal care → initial visit and first trimester
hematocrit blood type and screen RPR/VDRL - syphilis rubella antibody screen Hep B surface antigen gonorrhea and chlamydia cultures PPD PAP smear UA and culture HIV offered screen for aneuploidy (11-13 wk) chorionic villus smaple (9-12 wk)
increased level of MSAFP/triple or quad screen is correlated with increased risk for ______
neural tube defects
Decreased level of MSAFP/triple or quad screen is correlated with increase risk for
aneuploidies → Downs Syndrome