Maternal Adaptation During Pregnancy Flashcards

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ballottement

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the examiner pushes against the woman’s cervix during a pelvic examination and feels a rebound from the floating fetus.

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Braxton Hicks contractions

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Spontaneous, irregular, and painless contractions,.

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Chadwick’s sign

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caused by increased vascularization of the cervix. cyanosis or bluish purple discoloration Cervical ripening (softening, effacement, and increased distensibility) begins about 4 weeks before birth.

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dietary reference intakes (DRIs)

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supplements of 27 mg of ferrous iron and 400 to 800 mcg of folic acid per day are recommended.

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Goodell’s sign

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Softening of the cervix due to vasocongestion and influence of estrogen.

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Hegar’s sign

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softening and compressibility of the lower uterine segment results in exaggerated uterine anteflexion during the early months of pregnancy, which adds to urinary frequency.

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linea nigra

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skin in the middle of the abdomen that may develop a pigmented line which extends from the umbilicus to the pubic area.

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physiologic anemia of pregnancy

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State of hemodilution. Changes in red blood cell volume are due to increased circulating erythropoietin and accelerated red blood cell production. The rise in erythropoietin in the last two trimesters is stimulated by progesterone, prolactin, and human placental lactogen

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pica

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intense craving for and eating of non-food items.

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quickening

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presumptive sign/symptom of pregnancy, Fetal movements (quickening; 16–20 wks).

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trimester

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A pregnancy is divided into three terms, 13 weeks each.

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ptyalism

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excessive salivation, which may be caused by the decrease in unconscious swallowing by the woman when nauseated.

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