Maternal Child Flashcards
Female life expectancy
82 years old
Male life expectancy
79 years old
what % of Canadians live in families
84%
what % of Canadians are lone parents
15.5%
Teenage birth rates have what
decreased and are now 15/1000 women
Canadian health care system is what
publicly administrated
comprehensive
universal/portable
accessible
Additional: eye wear, dental, physio
infant mortality
the rate of deaths per live births that occur within the first 12 months of life
Maternal mortality
the rates of maternal deaths from child births and complications of pregnancy, child birth and puerperium (first 42 days after the end of pregnancy)
Puerperium
post partum where mother goes back into pre pregant state. approximatly 6 weeks
leading cause of infant morbidity
prematurity
low birth weights
congenital illnesses
leading cause of maternal morality
pulmonary embolism
gestational hypertension
diagnosis associated with maternal mortality
disease of circulatory system
indirect causes
postpartum hemorrhages
hypertension
Infant and maternal mortality rates are an index of what
an index of the general health of a country
family-centered maternity and new born care national guide (FCMNC)
is based on 17 principals
childhood health issues
obesity
type 2 diabetes
childhood injuries
mental health
substance abuse
leading cause of infant morbidity
respiratory illness
atraumatic care
providing therapeutic care that minimizes distress and is essential in avoiding harm
the Calgary family assessment model
a framework used by nurses to asses and understand family dynamics
Family genograms
visual family tree
ecomaps
patient condition and relationship with others
implantation (duration and what is it)
between 6-10 days, when the embryo moves down the fallopian tubes and enters the uterine cavity then burrows un the lining of the uterus
Embryo
fertilized egg
placenta
supply’s rich blood and oxygen to the fetus
viability
capability to survive outside the uterus
must have a functioning nervous system and lungs
500grams or 21 weeks
surfactant
reduces surface tension on baby’s lungs in order to survive
Fetal circulation
amniotic fluid goes into the lungs and into the heart.
amniotic fluid
serves as a cushion and exchanges nutrients for the fetus
dizygotic twins
two implantations and two fertilizations
monozygotic twins
one fertilizations and the blastomeres separate
gravida/gravidity
a woman who is pregnant
nulligravida
never been pregnant
primigravida
pregnant for the first time
multigravida
a woman who has had two or more pregnancies (20 weeks gestation or more)
parity
number of pregnancies that have reached viability, weather fetus was born or not.
nullipara
zero pregnancies beyond viability
primipara
one pregnancy that reached viability
multipara
two or more pregnancies that have reached viability
post date/post term
pregnancy beyond 41 weeks
pre term
between 20 and 36 weeks
term
start of week 37 to end of week 40, plus 6 day gestation
pregnancy is how long
9 calendar months
10 lunar months of 28 days (280 days), 40 weeks
When does a positive pregnancy test show
4 to 12 weeks
Negele’s rule
subtract 3 months, add 7 days to the last menstrual period
first trimester
weeks 1 - 13
second trimester
weeks 14 - 26
third trimester
weeks 27 - term
human chronic gonadotropin (hCG)
is a hormone produced by the placenta during pregnancy. Its main role is to support the development of the embryo and maintain the pregnancy by stimulating the ovaries to produce progesterone. It’s also the hormone detected in pregnancy tests.
why is the β-hCG is important
because it is the portion detected in blood and urine pregnancy tests and for confirming pregnancy.
Braxton hicks contractions
16-28 weeks, they are irregular and infrequent and often go away with changing positions. It is the way your body gets prepared
quickening
16-20 weeks, when women starts to feel baby move
vernix
waxy substance that coats and protects babies skin after birth and in the womb
lanugo
soft and unpigmented hair
maternal adaptations cardiovascular
blood volumes increased by 40-60% and RBC increased by 20-30%
major causes of maternal deaths
hypertension disorders
infection
hemorrhage
ages over 35 or under 20
partner violence
maternal health
high risk pregnancy
heath of the mother or fetus is jeopardized. mother could extend all the way to 6 weeks post birth.
gestational hypertension
is a condition characterized by high blood pressure (hypertension) that develops during pregnancy, usually after the 20th week, in women who did not have high blood pressure before pregnancy. Unlike preeclampsia, gestational hypertension does not involve protein in the urine or other signs of organ damage.
140/90 mm Hg or higher on two separate occasions
factors that go into gestational hypertension
first time pregnancy
family history
history of diabetes
renal disease
age
obesity
intervention for gestational hypertension
delivery is the only definitive treatment
HELLP
potentially life-threatening complication of pregnancy, often considered a variant of preeclampsia. It typically occurs in the third trimester but can also develop after childbirth.
what does HELLP stand for
hemolysis (break town of RBC)
elevated liver enzymes (Liver damage)
low platelets (effect blood clotting)
Complications of HELLP syndrome
Liver rupture or failure
Kidney failure
Placental abruption (early detachment of the placenta)
Disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC), which can lead to excessive bleeding
Increased risk of preterm birth for the baby
treatment of HELLP syndrome
The only definitive treatment for HELLP syndrome is delivery of the baby, even if preterm. Management may involve medications to stabilize blood pressure, corticosteroids to improve fetal lung maturity (if premature)
Non-severe preeclampsia (MILD)
characterized by elevated blood pressure and some signs of organ dysfunction, but without severe symptoms or complications. It typically develops after the 20th week of pregnancy
blood pressure: 140.90 not exceeding 160/110
MAP: 105 mmHg
proteinuria: >0.3 g in 24 hour
severe pre-eclampsia
dangerous form of preeclampsia, a pregnancy complication characterized by high blood pressure and damage to organs, most often the liver and kidneys. It typically occurs after 20 weeks of pregnancy but can also develop postpartum
blood pressure: 160/110
MAP: 110 mmHg
proteinuria
cerebral disturbances
seizures
/coma
treatment for pre-eclampsia
Antihypertensive drugs to lower blood pressure, magnesium sulfate to prevent seizures, and corticosteroids to help mature the baby’s lungs if early delivery is planned
gestational diabetes mellitus
type of diabetes that develops during pregnancy in women who did not previously have diabetes. It usually occurs in the second or third trimester when the body becomes less sensitive to insulin, a hormone that regulates blood sugar levels.
While GDM typically goes away after childbirth, it can increase the risk of complications for both mother and baby
risk factors for gestational diabetes
35 or older
obesity
use of corticosteroids
family history of type 2 diabetes
previous GDM
polycystic ovary syndrome
hyperemesis gravidarum
is a severe form of nausea and vomiting during pregnancy that goes beyond typical morning sickness. It can lead to dehydration, weight loss, and nutritional deficiencies, requiring medical treatment. Unlike normal pregnancy nausea, which typically subsides after the first trimester, hyperemesis gravidarum can persist throughout the pregnancy.
controlling hyperemesis gravidarum
vitamin B6
antiemetics (zofran)
no gravol until birth
hemorrhagic disorder
50% of bleeding in the third trimester is placenta previa or placental abruption
abortion
loss of pregnancy before the fetus is viable, under 20 weeks or 500 grams. spontaneous or induced
manifestations of an abortion
spotting, uterine, cramping, back pain, pelvic pressure
threatened abortion
vaginal bleeding occurs
inevitable abortions
membranes rupture, cervic dilates, heavy bleeding
incomplete abortions
not all products are expelled. requires oxytocin
complete abortions
all is expelled, cervix closes
missed abortions
fetus dies and half of the pregnancy is retained in the uterus, requiring dilation and cuttage.