OB Flashcards
What is a normal term?
37 - 41
What is post term?
42 weeks +
Pre term is how many weeks?
20 - 37 weeks
Abortion is how many weeks?
0 - 19 weeks
What is the first biomarker of pregnancy?
Elevated HCG level
How many chromosomes does each parent give to the infant?
23 chromosomes together it equals 46
Does mom or dad dictate the sex of the fetus?
The dad dictates the sex of the fetus
What are the two methods of cell division?
Mitosis and Meiosis are used for cell division
Where does fertilization occur?
Outer 3rd of the fallopian tube
What are the stages of development of fetus?
2 weeks - zygote
2 - 8 weeks - embryo
9 - birth - fetus
How long can sperm last in the cervix?
Up to 5 days
Where is the proffered spot of attachment in the uterus?
The body of the uterus
Where is gas exchange done for the fetus?
In the placenta
When are the lungs functional in the fetus?
The lungs are not functional until the fetus comes out
When does a placenta grow?
At 7 - 12 weeks, when the placenta is grown THEN it does gas exchange
What are the layers of the amniotic sac?
- Amnion
- chorion
How many ml of fluid is in the placenta?
1000 ML
If you have less than <500 amniotic fluid what is it called?
Oligohydramius
More than 1,000 ML amniotic fluid is called?
Polyhydrominous
How many vessels come from the umbilical cord?
3, 2 arteries and 1 vein
Where is blood shunted in fetal circulation?
Away from the liver
What organ in not neccessary in the fetus?
The lungs
What are the three germ layers?
Ectoderm
Mesoderm
Endoderm
What is the age of viability? (age at which fetus can survive outside the uterus)
20 - 24 weeks a baby can be born, but it would require NICU