lecture 6 - pregnancy Flashcards
1st trimester time and physical changes
12 weeks. breasts swell, frequent urination, bowel irregularity, vaginal discharge increased, nausea, fatigue
when are miscarriages most common
first trimester but can be anytime in the first 20 weeks
what is a preterm delivery
birth before 37 weeks
what percent of people experience a miscarriage
15-20%
what tends to cause miscarriages
chromosome issues in the foetus, infection, hormone issues, alc and drug use, obesity
symptoms of miscarraige
low back or abdominal pain, clot passing, vaginal bleeding
what can be done to prevent a miscarriage
early prenatal care, detect and treat any illnesses, avoid any environmental hazards
what physiological affects can people who suffered a miscarriage have
elevated anxiety, depression and grief
second trimester time and changes
13-26 weeks. decreased symptoms, constipation, nosebleeds, expanding belly, fetal movements, water retention (edema)
third trimester time and chanes
27-38 weeks. uterus is large and hard, symptoms from pressure on organs, aware of fetal activity, awkwardness
what do braxton hicks do
prepare the uterus for labour
teen pregnancy trends in canada
decline in teen preg and abortions about 37%
where are the lowest rates of teen preg in canada
PEI, newbrunswick, newfoundland
where are the highest rates of teen preg in canada
north west territories, nunuvut, manitoba
couvade syndrome
some men experience physical symptoms of pregnancy with their partners. maybe have more prolactin??
couvade ritual
some men experience going through their own version of labour
first stage of labour
effacement of the cervix
dialtion of the cervix
contractions become closer together
epidural is administered at 4cm
length of labour
2-24 hours
12-15 for first preg
8 hours second and further preg
second stage labour
head into the birth canal fully dilated experience the urge to push crowning episiotomy (incision in paraneum
third stage labour
pacenta detaches
afterbirth is expelled
can be mins to hours
caesarian section (C section)
happens if babys head is too big persons pelvis is too small baby is breeched or transverse cervix is not dilating person is nearing exhaustion
placenta previa
placenta is attached to the uterus very close to the cervix. risk of rupturing the placenta during birth
what percent of births in canada were c section
28%
lamaze method
teaches relaxation and controlled breathing to conserve energy
