Intro to Maternal/Neonatal Nursing

Question 1

benefits of planned pregnancies

Answer 1

allows individuals to…
-avoid teratogenic substances
-begin PNV
-undergo preventative testing
-stabilize medical conditions
-prepare physically, emotionally, and financially

results in decreased risk of…
-miscarriage
-preterm delivery
-fetal/infant morbidity and mortality
-maternal morbidity and mortality

Question 2

follicular phase

Answer 2

-days 1-14
-only phase that varies in length
-oocyte grows inside maturing follicle
-estrogen peaks just before ovulation

Question 3

mid-cycle: ovulation

Answer 3

-mature follicle ruptures due to LH surge
-mucus changes
-body temp increases 0.3-0.6
-lower abd. cramping

Question 4

luteal phase

Answer 4

-days 15-28
-begins when ovum leaves follicle
-fixed length
-progesterone increases
-LH helps w/ development of corpus lutes
-CL will degenerate if no pregnancy