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pregnancy: normal cardiovascular changes

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incr cardiac output 50%
HOTN supine, dizziness
incr pulse 10-18
incr S2 split (inspiration)
JVD
systolic ejection murmur
S3 gallop

BP should be normal, diastolic murmur NOT normal

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pregnancy: NOT normal cardiovascular changes

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diastolic murmur

BP should be normal

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pregnancy: normal pulm changes

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incr O2 demand
compensated resp alkalosis (incr ventilation)
dyspnea
mucosal hyperemia (congestion, rhinorrhea)

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pregnancy: normal heme changes

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incr plasma vol, RBC vol, coag factors
edema
physiologic anemia

leukocytosis
incr Fe needs (supplement 300 mg elemental Fe/day)

thromboembolism risk 2x (5.5x puerperium)
incr fibrinogen, FDP, 7, 8, 9, 10

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pregnancy: normal renal changes

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incr PVR
incr bladder tone (progesterone)
decr bladder capacity
incr RAA components
urinary frequency
stress incontinence
nocturia

decr Cr, BUN
incr GFR
glucosuria NORMAL

(NOT normal: proteinuria)

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pregnancy: normal GI changes

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progesterone= smooth muscle relax
decr LES: GERD
decr GI motility: constipation
decr GB: stones

morning sickness, N/V- first 4-8 wks
pruritis (incr bile acid conc)
diet cravings
pica (no anemia?)
ptyalism (excess salivation, can't swallow b/c N)
olfactory aversions

ALP doubles NORMAL
incr lipids

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ACEI category

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D, contraindicated in preg

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pregnancy: normal endocrine changes

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thyroid enlarges
euthyroid

incr cortisol
incr aldosterone

incr hPL (human placental lactogen)
postprandial hyperglycemia
fasting hypoglycemia
incr insulin resistance

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pregnancy: normal MSK changes

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lumbar lordosis
back pain
imbalance (progesterone= ligament laxity)

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pregnancy: normal skin changes

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spider angiomas
palmar erythema
striae gravidarum
**linea alba--> linea nigra
**chloasma/melasma (mask of pregnancy)
hair falling out postpartum
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pregnancy: normal breast changes

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enlarge
incr areola
prominent montgomery glands
colostrum (for 2 wks)
**breast tenderness
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pregnancy: normal ophthalmic changes

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blurred vision (6-8 wks postpartum gone)

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Chadwick’s sign

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bluish vagina & cervix

pregnancy sign

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Hagar’s sign

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softening of cervix (b/t fundus & cervix)

pregnancy sign

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quickening: nullipara

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18-20 wks

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quickening: multipara

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14-16 wks

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uterine growth: 12 wks

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at symphysis pubis

fetal heart tones noted

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uterine growth: 14-16 wks

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midway b/t pubis & umbilicus

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uterine growth: 20 wks

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at umbilicus

quickening

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uterine growth: >20 wks

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1 cm/wk gestation
# cm = # wks long
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uterine growth: 38-40 wks

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2-3 cm below below xiphoid process

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umbilical cord contains

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1 vein

2 arteries

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placenta function

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nutrients, waste elimination, gas exchange, hormone production

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fetal kidneys functional when

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2nd trimester (lg amniotic fluid component)

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fetal liver functional when

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slow
at birth, coag factors not developed
vit K at birth!

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26
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fetal liver developed when

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6 wks

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fetal IgG passive immunity gone when

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12 wks fetus makes IgG, M, D, E

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pregnancy sign: timing of softening and enlargement of uterus

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6 wks after LMP

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29
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enlarged uterus palpated timing

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12 wks

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30
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urine HCG pos when

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4 wks after 1st day of LMP (next menses due)

best 1st AM void

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serum HCG more sensitive vs. urine

levels?

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initially double q 42-72 hrs

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transvaginal US timing

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3-4 wks

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US timing

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5-6 wks

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fetal heart sounds timing

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12 wks

doppler device/fetoscope

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abnormal HCG from expected stage?

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ectopic

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36
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HCG day 23

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100

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HCG day 28

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250

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HCG day 35

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1000

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39
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gestational age

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1st day LMP -to- estimated date of delivery

1st day LMP + 7 days - 3 mo

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routine prenatal visit: initial

what do they perform

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6-8 wks after LMP

pelvic exam, PAP
GC/chlamydia cultures
CBC, blood type, Rh
Hep B, syphilis, HIV, rubella, varicella
GTT if high risk (obese, PCOS, FH)
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41
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routine prenatal visits frequency

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initial: 6-8 wks after LMP
8-28 wks: q 4 wks
28-36 wks: q 2-3 wks
>36 wks: q wk

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every visit entails

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BP
wt (gain 4 lbs/visit)
UA (glucosuria NORMAL, proteinuria NOT normal)
fundal ht (tape measure >20 wks)
fetal HR (NORMAL 110-160)
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43
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options if breech

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breech ok before 34 wks
external cephalic version (manipulate)- not if mult, uterine anomaly
Csection

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purpose of 20 wk US

A 
confirm intrauterine
gestational age
mult gestations?
confirm cardiac activity
nuchal transparency= Down's, chromosomal abnorm- US sooner
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1st trimester (10-13 wks)- high risk findings (old mom)

A

US nuchal transparency

plasma protein A (Downs)

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46
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quad screen (special test in high risk moms, old age)
what it includes, what it means
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decr MS-AFP
decr estriol

incr HCG
incr inhibin A

=trisomy 21 (Downs), trisomy 18 (Edwards), chromasomal abnom

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47
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incr MS-AFP (maternal serum) means

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neural tube defects
spina bifida
(tetralogy of fallot, anencephaly)

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Downs screening 1st and 2nd trimester

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1st trimester: PAPP-A (preg assoc plasma protein A)
nuchal transparency

2nd trimester: Quad testing

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GBS at 32-36 wks

prophylaxis?

A

PCN G IV 5, then 2.5 q 4 hrs until delivery

PCN allergy: clindamycin, erythromycin

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50
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LGA causes

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incorrect assessment gest age
mult preg
lg fetus
polyhydramnios (excess amniotic fluid)

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SGA causes

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incorrect assessment gest age
IUGR
intrauterine fetal demise
oligohydraminios (little amniotic fluid)

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folic acid requirement

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0.4 mg folic acid

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53
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travel/flying counsel

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fly up to 36 wks

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54
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sexual activity counsel

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not limited

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55
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smoking in pregnancy Sx

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IUGR
low birth wt
mortality

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56
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morning sickness Tx

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crackers, lay in bed, hard candy
pyridoxine (vit B6)
antihistamines (benadryl, dramamine, doxylamine)
antiemetics (phenergan, compazine)

DON’T USE ZOFRAN!

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hyperemesis gravidarum Tx

A

corticosteroids

IVF

58
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GBS testing when?

59
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false contractions (Braxton Hicks contractions) description

A

shorter, not as painful, not progressive, resolve with fluids/movement/analgesics

60
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lightening definition

A

baby’s head poked out into pelvis

61
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blood show definition

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effacement, thinning cervix

62
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desired presentation and lie

A

longitudinal, cephalic

63
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effacement of cervix starts when

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1 wk prior to delivery

64
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full 10 cm dilation- what do you see?

A

membrane starting to come through

65
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fetal stations definition

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baby’s head vs. ischial spines and pelvis

66
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station 0 (where, dilation, effacement)

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at level of spines
3-4 cm dilated
70% effacement
aka “engagement”

67
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dilation of cervix starts when

A

days before delivery

68
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movements of labor

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  1. engagement (station 0) days-wks before delivery
  2. head flex
  3. descent
  4. internal rotation, face down
  5. extension of neck, head delivered
  6. external rotation, face up
  7. expulsion
69
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fetal monitoring during labor

A
  • intermittent doppler monitor (1st stage q 30 min, 2nd stage q 15 min)
  • electronic fetal monitoring
70
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2nd stage of labor aka

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“pushing” stage
bear down
full cervical dilation

71
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length of 2nd stage of labor

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primigravid: 30min-3hrs
multiparous: 5-30 min

72
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modified ritgen maneuver when?

A

2nd stage of labor
prevent tears
push up against infant chin

73
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perineal tearing 1st degree

A

vaginal laceration

perineal skin torn

74
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perineal tearing 2nd degree

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vaginal laceration
perineal skin torn
+perineal muscle torn

75
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perineal tearing 3rd degree

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vaginal laceration
perineal skin torn
perineal muscle torn
+external anal sphincter torn

76
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perineal tearing 4th degree

A 
vaginal laceration
perineal skin torn
perineal muscle torn
external anal sphincter torn
\+complete external anal sphincter torn
\+rectal mucosa torn
ALL THE WAY
77
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2 normal NB head findings

A

molding (shift cranial bones)
caput succedaneum (edema scalp)
-resolve in 24 hrs

78
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3 classic signs of placenta separation

A
  • uterus rises in abdomen
  • gush of blood
  • lengthening umbilical cord
79
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3rd stage of labor definition

A

placenta delivery, within 30 min infant delivery

80
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risks postpartum uterine hemorrhage

A

rapid/protracted labor
enlarged uterus (polyhydramnios, lg fetus, mult gest)
chorioamnionitis (inflamm membr)

81
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4th stage of labor definition

A

2hrs postpartum

82
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labor induction drugs

A

oxytocin: stim contractions
misoprostol (prostaglandin): cervical ripening
rupture membranes

83
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indications for C section

A 
placenta previa
abruptio placentae
prolapse of umbilical cord
uterine rupture
breech
84
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relative contraindications for vaginal birth after C section (5)

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  • Hx high/classic C section
  • previous uterine rupture
  • OB complications
  • 2 prior uterine scars + no vaginal deliveries
  • no vaginal birth at home after C section
85
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indications for no resuscitation in NB

A

full term, CLEAR AMNIOTIC FLUID (no meconium), spontaneous breathing/crying, good muscle tone

86
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Apgar signs (5)

A 
Appearance (color)
Pulse (HR)
Grimace (reflex activity response to stim)
Activity (muscle tone)
Respirations
87
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Apgar: color 0, 1, 2

A

blue/pale, acrocyanotic, pink

88
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Apgar: HR 0, 1, 2

A

absent, 100

89
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Apgar: reflex activity response to stim 0, 1, 2

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none, grimace, cry/active WD

90
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Apgar: muscle tone 0, 1, 2

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limp, some flexion, active motion

91
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Apgar: respirations 0, 1, 2

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none, weak cry/hypoventilation, good crying

92
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meds given within 1 hr delivery to NB

A

erythromycin (gonococcal ophthalmia)

vit K1 0.5-1 mg (prevent hemorrhagic dz of NB)

93
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puerperium period

A

6-8 wks after birth

94
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initial postpartum exam time

A

4-6 wks after

95
Q

lochia

A

sloughed off endometrium, clots expelled, discharge
heavy 1st few days
resolves over several wks

96
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cervix back to 1 cm when?

97
Q

ovarian function returns when?

A

nonlactating 3 wks

lactating 6 mo

98
Q

uterus normal size (involution) when?

99
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cardiovascular system postpartum

A

incr HR resolves in 1 hr

incr plasma vol normal in 2-3 wks

100
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renal system postpartum

A

incr GFR normal in several wks
urinary retention (edema around urethra)
stress incontinence normal in 3 mo

101
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highest risk for postpartum hemorrhage when?

A

1st 24 hrs

102
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pt mgmt postpartum

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  • ambulation encouraged
  • breast engorgement uncomfortable, will resolve
  • mastitis
  • stool softeners
  • perineum care: oral analgesics, local anesthetics (benzocaine spray), sitz baths
103
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wt loss postpartum

104
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sexual activity postpartum

105
Q

oral contraception while lactating?

A

yes. progesterone only (minipill)
- exclusively breastfeeding: start in 6 wks
- partially breastfeeding: start in 3 wks

106
Q

breastfeeding benefits

A
  • decr AOM, resp infections
  • decr diarrhea
  • decr SIDS
  • decr atopic/allergic dz
  • decr juvenile diabetes
  • decr hospital admissions
107
Q

breastfeeding contraindications

A

HIV, chemo, illegal drugs

Li, tetracycline, methotrexate, radioactive

108
Q

hormones released in breastfeeding

A

oxytocin, prolactin

109
Q

colostrum when?

A

first 5 days lactation

110
Q

mother’s minimum calorie requirement (breastfeeding)

A

1800 calories/day

111
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RF for PPD and postpartum psychosis

A

younger, Hx mental disorders, DEPRESSION DURING PREGNANCY

112
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postpartum blues definition, onset, duration, Tx

A

sad/anxious/angry/insomnia/tearful
starts 2-4 days, for 1-2 wks
no Tx

113
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PPD Tx

A

antidepressant, psychotherapy

114
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postpartum psychosis Tx

A

antidepressant, antipsychotics

115
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when to start checking fundal ht

116
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when to start checking fetal heart tones

117
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normal fetal HR

A

120-160 bpm

118
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1st trimester screening

A
  • preg-assoc plasma protein A (PAPP-A) (low= trisomy 21)
  • free beta-HCG (high= trisomy 21)
  • US: EDC, mult gestations
  • nuchal translucency screening at 10-13 wks (pos= trisomy, Turners)
  • chorionic villus sampling at 10-13 wks
119
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US fetal heart activity detected when

A

5-6 wks after LMP

120
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indications for nuchal translucency / chorionic villus sampling / amniocentesis

A

> 35 y/o, Hx chromosomal abnorm child/parent/FH, abnorm 1st/2nd trimester mom screening

-neural tube defect risk- amniocentesis

121
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2nd trimester screening

A

estriol, AFP, inhibin A, US, amniocentesis

122
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trisomy 21

A

low estriol, low AFP, low preg-assoc plasma protein A (PAPP-A)
high inhibin A, high free beta-HCG, pos nuchal translucency

123
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estriol, AFP, inhibin A in trisomy 21

A

low estriol, low AFP, high inhibin A

124
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US purposes

A
  • fetal viability
  • growth vs. gestational age
  • placenta status/location
  • amniotic fluid level
  • lethal malformations
  • f/u abnorm blood screening tests
125
Q

amniocentesis when?

126
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3rd trimester screening

A
  • gestational diabetes
  • Rh repeat Ab titers
  • vaginal culture for GBS
  • H/H
  • NST (non-stress test)
  • US
  • biophysical profile
127
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GBS vaginal-rectal culture when?

128
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gestational diabetes screening when?

129
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H/H pregnancy screening when?

130
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CVS (chorionic villus sampling) when?

A

10-13 wks (1st trimester screening)

131
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nuchal translucency when?

A

10-13 wks (1st trimester screening)

132
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how to monitor fetal well-being

A

nonstress test (NST): doppler monitor, external stress gauge for uterine contractions

133
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normal NST

A

reactive

  • 2 accelerations of fetal HR in 20 minutes (incr 15 bpm baseline HR for 15 sec)
  • absence of decelerations
134
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decelerations definition

A

decr fetal HR 15 bpm OR 15 sec OR slow return to baseline

135
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accelerations definition

A

incr fetal HR 15 bpm for 15 sec

136
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bad sign in fetal HR

A

late decelerations

137
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biophysical profile (BPP)- 5 parameters

A

NST, amniotic fluid level, gross fetal movement, fetal tone, fetal breathing

-each parameter 2 points, total of 10 points

138
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biophysical profile when, purpose

A
  • late in pregnancy

- monitor fetal well-being

139
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GBS test when

EOR Women's Health (4 decks)

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