OB first trimester registry review Flashcards
First trimester embryology
Zygote –> morula –> blastocyst
First trimester
Weeks 1-12
Fertilization
Usually occurs in the ampulla, within 24 hrs of ovulation (~day 14 of 28 day cycle)
Zygote
A fertilized egg, undergoes rapid cell division
Morula
Cluster of cells formed 3-4 days after fertilization
Blastocyst
First time cell differentiation occurs by day 5
Trophoblast
Outer ring of trophoblastic cells that begin to produce hCG. Will eventually become the chorion and placenta
Embryoblast
Inner cell mass that will develop into embryo, amnion, cord, yolk sac
hCG released by trophoblast
Maintains corpus luteum therefore maintaining endo via progesterone
Decidualized (decidual reaction)
Endometrium prepares for implantation
Implantation
Occurs 7-9 days after fertilization
Chorionic villi
Finger like projections of trophoblast that form links into decidualized endo
Yolk sac
Primary sac regressed by day 28 from LMP, secondary sac replaces
hCG levels post implantation
Double every 48 hours until week 9
Endometrium @ 4 weeks gestation
Multilayered appearance due to increased progesterone (decidualized), possible tiny anechoic sac
5 weeks gestation
-1,000-2,000 hCG level
-GS seen by transvaginal
-double decidual sign confirms 2 layers of decidua
hCG level for transabdominal GS seen
3,500 mIU/mL
2 layers of decidua
Capsularis and parietalis
Mean sac diameter (MSD)
L + H + W/ 3
Grows 1mm per day
Gestational sac first seen with MSD
10mm
Extraembryonic coelem
Space of the chorionic cavity between the amnion and chorion where the gestational sac is found