Fetal Assessment DURING PREGNANCY Flashcards
1
Q
What does the acronym IUGR stand for?
A
intrauterine growth restriction
2
Q
What 4 factors does a customised growth chart take into account?
A
height, weight, ethnicity and parity
3
Q
Can a fetus have sleep periods, if so how long are these?
A
up to 90 minutes
4
Q
From how many weeks will a babies movements stay the same?
A
from 32 weeks
5
Q
What does polyhydramnious mean?
A
an excess of amniotic fluid in the amniotic sac
6
Q
Saving babies lives 2019, stated 5 things to keep babies safer, what are these?
A
reduce smoking, prevention/surveillance of FGR, raise awareness for reduced fetal movements, effective fetal monitoring in labour, and reduce preterm birth
