MFM Flashcards
Cardiovascular adaption in pregnancy
- inc HR 10-15bpm
- inc blood volume 30-50%, especially 2nd trimester
- decreased SVR > decrease BP/pulse pressure
- inc CO especially to uterus and kidneys
Pulmonary adaption in pregnancy
no change RR
inc TV and MV
chronic hyperventilated state
renal adaption in pregnancy
renal hypertrophy and dilated calyces and ureters
increased GFR/RBF
lose more bicarb and protein; keep more sodium
hematologic adaption in pregnancy
dilutional anemia but both RBC and plasma increase
leukocytosis but decreased function
increased coagulation, but normal platelet count
gastrointestinal adaption to pregnancy
decreased gastric emptying time, increased reflux and hemorrhoids
impaired gallbladder contraction
endocrine adaption to pregnancy
- enlargement of pituitary increasing prolactin
- increased TBG, FT4, but decreased TSH –> euthyroid
- PTHrP increased –> calcitriol
- estrogen stimulates insulin release from pancreas –> increased lipogenesis and fat storage
where is hCG produced
syncytiotrophoblasts
when is hCG detected
blood and urine 8-9 days after ovulation
function of bHCG in pregnancy
- prevents corpus luteum involution
- suppresses maternal immune system
- TSH like effects
where is hPL produced
syncytiotrophoblasts
hPL levels over time in pregnancy
increases with GA
hPL effects in pregnancy
anti-insulin effect–>increases lipid utiliation
what is role of progesterone in pregnancy
- maintains uterus in relaxed state; withdrawal of function (but not concentration) leads to labor - possibly by decreased receptions
- antiinflammatory
- immunosuppressive
what is role of estrogen in pregnancy
- regulates progesterone fetal maturation
- proliferation of endometrium
- increases strength of contractions
compounds that do not cross placenta
biliverdin
heparin
glucagon
hcg
insulin
ptu
IgM
TSH
what is vasa previa
unprotected umbilical vessels are crossing the internal os and present prior to fetal head
not alway in velamentous cord insertion
types of urachal remnants
- complete patent urachus
- partial patent urachus at umbilical end = urachal sinus
- patent central part = urachal cyst
- patent urachus at bladder end - bladder diverticulum
- mucosal remnant at the umbilical end = umbilical polyp
pathophysiology of PEC based on timing
<34 weeks abnormal placental implantation
>34 weeks endothelial dysfunction
preventive strategies for PEC
Ca
aspirin
UF heparin and LMW (fair evidence)
Mg
where is AFP produced in pregnancy
fetal yolk sac early, then fetal liver and GI tract
absent fetal nasal bone
trisomy 21
quad test for trisomies
tri21: low AFP, high bHCG (most sensitive), low uE3, high inhibin A
tri18: low AFP, low bHCG, low uE3, normal inhibin A
tri 13: not helpful
prenatal testing for smith lemli opitz
low uE3, low AFP, low hCG
prenatal testing for turner
low AFP, high bHCG, low uE3 (like tri21)
high inhibin A if hydropic; low if non-hydropic
what are the measures on ultrasound that estimate GA? when is the best time
crown-rump length: 1st trimester/ GA +/- 3-5d
cephalo-biparietal diameter: GA +/- 7d if 14-20wk
abdominal circumference: GA +/- 3 week
femur length: GA +/- 3 week
stages of fetal growth
first 16 weeks: hyperplastic; increased cell number and DNA
16-32 weeks: hyperplastic and hypertrophic; increase in cell number and size
32+: increase in cell size, protein and rna; most fetal fat and glycogen deposition
ponderal index =
(weight (g) x 100)/ (crown-heel)^3
timing of splitting of twins
DCDA: < 3d
MCDA 4-7d
MCMA 8-13
conjoined 13-15
cellphase at time of splitting of twins
DCDA: morula
MCDA: blastocyst
MCMA: implanted blastocyst