Healthy Pregnancy #'s Flashcards
term pregnancy
40 wks
preembryonic stage
fertilization - 14 days
yolk sac development
day 8/9
embryonic stage
day 15 - 8 wks
cardiac structure beats
day 23
heart has 4 chambers
day 49
arm/leg bugs developed
brain is differentiated
4 - 5 wks
all organs and structures present
9 wks
genitals are differentiated, produces urine, reflex and brain dev.
12 wks
greater muscle and skeletal development
14 wks
nails and lanugo (peach fuzz), exciting time for parents!
Fetal movement, gender reveal
20 wks
covered in vernix (cottage cheese-like), opens and closes eyes, immature lungs that would allow for (some) gas exchange, maturing neuro system
25 wks
weight gain for normal weight woman
25-35lbs
weight gain for underweight woman
28-40lbs
weight gain for overweight woman
15-25lbs
During the 2nd and 3rd trimesters, caloric intake should increase by
300 cal per day
calculating estimated due date with naegeles rule
first day of LMP
subtract 3 months
add 7 days
nuchal translucency test
11 - 13 wks
- ultrasound and serum tested - Looking for potential genetic issues - Concern: down syndrome ○ Look at neck
quad screen test
16 wks
potential for NTD (neuro tube defects), multiples, or genetic issues
components of quad screen
· AFP (alpha feta protein)
○ Nuero tube defects
· hCG
○ Multiples
· Inhibin A
○ Potential genetic problems
· Estriol
○ Potential genetic problems
1 hr glucose tolerance test
24 - 28 wks
- 50 gm glucose - if above 130-140 mg/dl then a 3hr GTT indicated - Looking for risk for gestational diabetes
GBS test
36 wks
- vaginal/ rectal swab - if +, must treat in L&D with PCN/ Ampicillin - Can cause meningitis or septicemia in the neonate
