Maternal Vocab. Pt. 2

Question 1

A natural termination of pregnancy

Answer 1

Miscarriage

Question 2

The tendency for some pregnant women to feel sick in the morning (hyperemesis gravidarum if severe)

Answer 2

Morning Sickness

Question 3

Describing a woman who has been pregnant before, including miscarriages and abortions that did not lead to giving birth

Answer 3

Multigravida or Multip.

Question 4

Describing a woman who has given birth before; does not include miscarriages and abortions that did not lead to giving birth

Answer 4

Multipara

Question 5

Nothing abnormal detected, no abnormalities detected; meaning that the fetus appears to be developing normally.

Answer 5

NAD

Question 6

In the period right from birth to 1 month

Answer 6

Neonatal

Question 7

Non-stress test evaluation or fetal response (FHR) to fetal movement, uterine contractions or stimulation

Answer 7

NST

Question 8

A DR specializing in pregnant women and pregnancy

Answer 8

Obstetrician

Question 9

The position of the fetus when the face is towards your spine

Answer 9

Occipital Anterior

Question 10

The position of the fetus when the face is towards your belly button

Answer 10

Occipital Posterior

Question 11

The female organs that hold unfertilized eggs

Answer 11

Ovary

Question 12

The ability of the DR, midwife, or nurse to feel the baby movement by touching the mothers stomach

Answer 12

Palpation

Question 13

A test that is part of a screening process for cervical cancer

Answer 13

Pap Smear

Question 14

The number of pregnancies in which the fetus has reached 20 weeks gestation. Para = Delivery

Answer 14

Parity/Para

Question 15

Pregnancy-induced hypertension, or an instance of high blood pressure due to pregnancy; if not managed, the hypertension may persist after birth

Answer 15

PIH

Question 16

The organ through which the mother provides nutrition to the fetus and helps remove waste products during pregnancy, has a protective effect to the unborn baby.

Answer 16

Placenta

Question 17

Premature separation if the placenta from the uterine wall

Answer 17

Placenta abruption/ abruptio placentae

Question 18

An unusual placenta adherence, usually in the myometrium. Associated with attachment to other organs like the bladder.

Answer 18

Placenta accreta

Question 19

Placenta is implanted in the lower uterine segment close or covering the cervical OS.

Answer 19

Placenta Previa

Question 20

Period after the birth of the baby

Answer 20

Postpartum/Postnatal

Question 21

A baby that is born past 42 weeks gestation

Answer 21

Post term

Question 22

A baby that is born before its due date and may be more vulnerable to different diseases or health problems

Answer 22

Premature

Question 23

Premature rupture of membranes before 37.0 weeks of gestation

Answer 23

Premature ROM

Question 24

A premature baby between 20.7-36.6 weeks of gestation

Answer 24

Preterm

Question 25

Describing a woman who has not been pregnant before, including miscarriages and abortions that did not lear to giving birth.

Answer 25

Primigravida

Question 26

Describing a woman who has not given birth before does not include miscarriages and abortions that did not lead to giving birth

Answer 26

Primipara

Question 27

Premature rupture of membranes before the onset of labor

Answer 27

PROM

Question 28

Rupture of membranes

Answer 28

Breaking of the bag of water

Question 29

The contact between the infant and the mom off skin to skin right after birth; this type of contact is said to improve health of both mother and baby

Answer 29

Skin to Skin

Question 30

When a baby is born dead

Answer 30

Stillbirth

Question 31

> 37.0 weeks gestation

Answer 31

Term

Question 32

The determination of the length of pregnancy is broken down by weeks 0-13 (1st trimester), 14-26 (2nd trimester), and 27-40 weeks (3rd trimester)

Question 33

The determination of the length of pregnancy is broken down by weeks 0-13 (1st trimester), 14-26 (2nd trimester), and 27-40 weeks (3rd trimester)

Answer 33

Trimesters

Question 34

A scan that is used for pregnant women to allow them to see their fetus during checkups

Answer 34

Ultrasound

Question 35

The cord that connects the placenta to the fetus

Answer 35

Umbilical Cord

Question 36

The organ in the mother in which the fetus grows

Answer 36

Uterus

Question 37

The capability of living outside the womb. The book uses 22-25 weeks gestation. "The capacity of the fetus for sustained survival outside the woman's uterus. Wether or not this capacity exist is a medical determination, may vary with each pregnancy and is a matter for the judgment of responsible health care provider."

Answer 37

Viability

Question 38

Another term for the Uterus, Usually referring to the uterus during pregnancy

Answer 38

Womb

Question 39

GnRH is secreted by the hypothalamus when hormone levels are low and stimulates the anterior pituitary gland regulating the release of FSH and/or LH

Answer 39

Gonadotropin-releasing hormone

Question 40

FSH stimulates the development of Graafian follicles and the production of estrogen

Answer 40

Follicle-Stimulating Hormone

Question 41

LH triggers the expulsion of the ovum from the Graafian follicle and the formation of the corpus luteum

Answer 41

Luteinizing Hormone

Question 42

Stimulates the thickening of the endometrium prior to ovulation and after menstration

Answer 42

Estrogen

Question 43

After ovulation progesterone prepares the endometrium for a fertilized ovum should it occur

Answer 43

Progesterone

Question 44

Oxygenated fatty acids classified as hormones that effect ovulation, smooth muscle contractility, fertility, menstruation, and hormonal activity.

Answer 44

Prostaglandins