Minor Disorders of Pregnancy Flashcards
Musculostkeletal complaints:
Lower and upper back ache
Cramps
Genitourinary disorders with causes:
Frequency: due to ++ sensitivity of UB and pressure of enlarged uterus.
stress incontinence: due to pelvic floor stretched
CVS disorders:
Fainting
Varicose vein
Palpitations and supine hypotension
Edema in 2nd trimester
Fatigue
Fainting caused by:
VD due to progestrone
Remember: this is third disorder caused by progestrone after heartburn and constipation
Mx of fainting:
Turn mother on the one side rapidly
Avoid lying supine
Avoid overcrowding
Keep the environment cool
Avoid hypoglycemia
Causes of Varicose vein:
Genetic predisposing
++ in the blood volume and pressure from uterus
C.F of Varicose vein in the pregnancy
Swolled egorged purple vein
Dull aching pain the limps
Easily tired extremties
Mx of varicose vein:
Elastic bandages
Elevation of limps at rest
Exercising calf muscles
Avoid long standing
How does the lying position cause palpitations and hypotension:
In supine position, uterus presses on the inferior venacava, reducing venous return to heart reducing cardiac output.
Mx of Hypotension in the pregnancy
Avoid supine position
Suggest lateral recumbent position
Avoid overexertion
Rest and deep breath exercises
Skin changes in pregnancy
Striea gravidarum
Linea nigra
Chloasma
Skin changes in pregnancy
Striea gravidarum
Linea nigra
Chloasma
Neurological problems:
Headache due to change in BP and low sugar
Insomnia due to ++ BS to uterus, nightmares, and hormonal changes
Respiratory problems:
Epistaxis and nose congestion : engorged capillaries in nose become edematous and hyperemic
hyperventilation of pregnancy : elevation of diaphragm.
Respiratory problems:
Epistaxis and nose congestion : engorged capillaries in nose become edematous and hyperemic
hyperventilation of pregnancy : elevation of diaphragm.
