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a type of maternal condition where it is an extreme nausea and vomiting of pregnancy that is prolonged past week 12 of pregnancy.

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Hyperemesis Gravidarum

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This maternal condition causes increased thyroid function because of hCG.

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Hyperemesis Gravidarum

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An abortion that’s done out of choice, not medical necessity. It’s also called a “voluntary abortion.”

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Elective Abortion

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A loss of pregnancy due to the premature exit of the products of conception (the fetus, fetal membranes, and placenta) from the uterus due to any cause.

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Abortion

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5
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The intentional medical or surgical termination of pregnancy for any reason.

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Induced Abortion

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This refers to the implantation of a fertilized egg outside the uterus, typically occurring in the fallopian tubes (95% of cases).

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Ectopic Pregnancy

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This drug is indicated for the medical treatment of unruptured ectopic pregnancies and hydatidiform mole, which stops cell growth and dissolves existing cells.

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Methotrexate

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A rare mass or growth that forms inside the womb (uterus) at the beginning of a pregnancy. It is a type of gestational trophoblastic disease (GTD).

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Hydatidiform Mole

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An exam of the vagina, cervix, uterus, fallopian tubes, ovaries, and rectum. A speculum is inserted into the vagina and the doctor or nurse looks at the vagina and cervix for signs of disease.

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Pelvic Exam

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This occurs when the cervix opens, weakens or shortens too early in pregnancy. It’s also known as cervical insufficiency.

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Incompetent Cervix

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A treatment that involves temporarily sewing the cervix closed with stitches. This may help the cervix hold a pregnancy in the uterus. This is done in the second trimester of pregnancy to prevent preterm birth.

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Cervical Cerclage

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Maternal condition that has symptoms of pelvic pressure or pain in the belly and spotting or changes in the vaginal discharge.

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Incompetent Cervix

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Condition during pregnancy where the placenta blocks all or part of the baby’s exit from the vagina.

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Placenta Previa

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The most common symptom of this maternal condition is vaginal bleeding in the second half of pregnancy.

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Placenta Previa

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Type of placenta previa that is positioned at the edge of your cervix. It’s touching the cervix, but not covering it.

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Marginal Placenta Previa

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Type of placenta previa where placenta partially covers the cervix.

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Partial Placenta Previa

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17
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Type of placenta previa where the placenta is completely covering the cervix, blocking the vagina.

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Complete or Total Placenta Previa

18
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A disorder ofamnioticfluid resulting in decreased amniotic fluid volume for gestational age.

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Oligohydramnios

19
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What is the normal amniotic fluid index?

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5 cm to 25 cm

20
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What is the average volume of amniotic fluid?

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500mL to 1000mL

21
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Maternal condition that has an excess fluid of more than 2000mL or an amniotic fluid index above 24cm.

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Polyhydramnios

22
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An obstetrical technique used to extend the gestation of patients who are in premature labor.

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Tocolysis

23
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A prenatal test that is done to remove amniotic fluid and cells from the uterus for testing or treatment.

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Amniocentesis

24
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A baby who is larger than average which weighs more than 8 pounds, 13 ounces (4,000 grams), regardless of his or her gestational age.

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Fetal Macrosomia

25
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A condition in which a hormone made by the placenta prevents the body from using insulin effectively. Glucose builds up in the blood instead of being absorbed by the cells.

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Gestational Diabetes

26
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A condition in which the body is unable to produce enough insulin to regulate the increased glucose levels in the blood during pregnancy

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Gestational Diabetes

27
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A serious blood pressure condition that develops during pregnancy and has a symptoms of hypertension and high levels of protein in their urine (proteinuria).

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Preeclampsia

28
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Seizures that occur in pregnant people with preeclampsia, typically with symptoms of high blood pressure, headaches, blurry vision and convulsions.

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Eclampsia

29
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This occurs when there is mismatch between the size of the fetal head and size of the maternal pelvis, resulting in “failure to progress” in labor for mechanical reasons.

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Cephalopelvic Disproportion

30
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A heavy beeding or blood loss of 500 ml or more following a vaginal birth.

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Postpartum Hemorrhage

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This refers to a soft and weak uterus after childbirth. It happens when the uterine muscles don’t contract enough to clamp the placental blood vessels shut after childbirth.

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Uterine Atony

32
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These are Four T’s which is a common mnemonic for the etiology of causes of Postpartum Hemorrhage.

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Tone, Trauma, Tissue, Thrombin.

33
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A drug usedto prevent and control bleeding from the uterus that can happen after childbirth. It belongs to the class of medicines called ergot alkaloids.

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Methylergonovine or Methergine

34
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A recombinant hormone used to induce or strengthen uterine contractions in pregnant women to aid in labor and delivery or to control postpartum bleeding.

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Oxytocin

35
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A prostaglandin used to treat postpartum uterine hemorrhage due to atony when other methods of management have not been effective.

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Carboprost Tromethamine

36
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A maternal medical condition which involves the formation of blood clots in small blood vessels throughout the body, which can lead to organ damage and dysfunction.

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Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation (DIC)

37
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A drug used in the treatment of DIC to help prevent the formation of blood clots and to prevent existing clots from growing.

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Heparin

38
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An infection of the genital tract, which occurs from rupture of amniotic sacs, pathogens may invade the uterus after the rupture.

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Puerperal Infection

39
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An infection of the breasts usually occurs approximately 2 to 3 weeks after birth and may occur as early as the seventh postpartum day.

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Mastitis

40
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How many weeks are the trimesters of pregnancy?

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1st trimester - 0 to 12 weeks
2nd trimester - 13 to 27 weeks
3rd trimester - 28 to 40 weeks

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