lecture 6 - pregnancy

Question 1

1st trimester time and physical changes

Answer 1

12 weeks. breasts swell, frequent urination, bowel irregularity, vaginal discharge increased, nausea, fatigue

Question 2

when are miscarriages most common

Answer 2

first trimester but can be anytime in the first 20 weeks

Question 3

what is a preterm delivery

Answer 3

birth before 37 weeks

Question 4

what percent of people experience a miscarriage

Answer 4

15-20%

Question 5

what tends to cause miscarriages

Answer 5

chromosome issues in the foetus, infection, hormone issues, alc and drug use, obesity

Question 6

symptoms of miscarraige

Answer 6

low back or abdominal pain, clot passing, vaginal bleeding

Question 7

what can be done to prevent a miscarriage

Answer 7

early prenatal care, detect and treat any illnesses, avoid any environmental hazards

Question 8

what physiological affects can people who suffered a miscarriage have

Answer 8

elevated anxiety, depression and grief

Question 9

second trimester time and changes

Answer 9

13-26 weeks. decreased symptoms, constipation, nosebleeds, expanding belly, fetal movements, water retention (edema)

Question 10

third trimester time and chanes

Answer 10

27-38 weeks. uterus is large and hard, symptoms from pressure on organs, aware of fetal activity, awkwardness

Question 11

what do braxton hicks do

Answer 11

prepare the uterus for labour

Question 12

teen pregnancy trends in canada

Answer 12

decline in teen preg and abortions about 37%

Question 13

where are the lowest rates of teen preg in canada

Answer 13

PEI, newbrunswick, newfoundland

Question 14

where are the highest rates of teen preg in canada

Answer 14

north west territories, nunuvut, manitoba

Question 15

couvade syndrome

Answer 15

some men experience physical symptoms of pregnancy with their partners. maybe have more prolactin??

Question 16

couvade ritual

Answer 16

some men experience going through their own version of labour

Question 17

first stage of labour

Answer 17

effacement of the cervix
dialtion of the cervix
contractions become closer together
epidural is administered at 4cm

Question 18

length of labour

Answer 18

2-24 hours
12-15 for first preg
8 hours second and further preg

Question 19

second stage labour

Answer 19

head into the birth canal 
fully dilated 
experience the urge to push 
crowning 
episiotomy (incision in paraneum

Question 20

third stage labour

Answer 20

pacenta detaches
afterbirth is expelled
can be mins to hours

Question 21

caesarian section (C section)

Answer 21

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

Question 22

placenta previa

Answer 22

placenta is attached to the uterus very close to the cervix. risk of rupturing the placenta during birth

Question 23

what percent of births in canada were c section

Answer 23

28%

Question 24

lamaze method

Answer 24

teaches relaxation and controlled breathing to conserve energy

Question 25

what happens after birth related to hormones

Answer 25

drastic drop in progesterone and estrogen

Question 26

what is the milk that is produced in the first few days

Answer 26

colostrum. high in protein

Question 27

components in producing breast milk

Answer 27

prolactin: stimulates the breast to produce milk
oxytocin: from skin to skin and baby suckling on nipples

Question 28

when is a couple considered infertile

Answer 28

if not pregnant after one year of unprotected intercourse

Question 29

percents in how long it takes for a couple to get preg

Answer 29

one mo: 20%
6mo: 50%
1yr 80%

Question 30

what percent of couples arent able to get preg and why

Answer 30

12% cant. 40% bc of women, 40% bc of men and 20% bc of mix of men and women