Module 1.5 Flashcards
Oligohydraminos
small amount of amniotic fluid surrounding fetus
Polyhydraminos
excessive amniotic fluid around the fetus
Oxytocin Challenge Test
stress test that evaluates the baby’s heart heat during contractions
Rubella
virus/primary infection transmitted through placenta to fetus
Hydatidiform Mole
gross malformation of trophoblast found in cavity of uterus n- can lead to cancer
Gestational Hypertension
protein in urine but BP high too
Chronic Hypertension
existing condition; proceeds pregnancy occurs before 24 weeks of gestation. Woman may be taking antihypertensive drugs or low salt diet or both
Oliguria
scanty urine amounts
• HELLP syndrome develops in about 10 to 20% of women with severe (preeclampsia
(H) Hemolysis elevated liver enzymes and low platelets
(E) Elevated
(L) Liver enzymes
(P) low platelets
Intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy - ICP
is a group of liver disorders specific to pregnancy which interfere with the flow of bile; most common liver disorder in pregnancy usually happens as early as the first trimester but usually in the third trimester.
Threatened miscarriage –
Signs typically begins with bleeding, cramps, possibly with a lower backache within a few hours or days.
An Inevitable miscarriage/ the pregnancy is most likely lost (inevitable
cervix can be felt (it’s shorter) more in line with the body of the uterus. If fetus has been dead for a while, uterus will be small for dates