Obstetrics 😍 Flashcards
Softening of the uterus at junction between cervix and fundus
Hegar’s Sign
Softening of cervix associated with pregancy
Goodell’s Sign
Hegar’s Sign
⬆️ Vascularity
Edema
Hyperplasia
Promotes insulin resistance
Progesterone
Estrogen
Cortisol
Increase degradation of insulin due to
Placental insulinase
Anti Insulin
Human Placental Lactogen
Relation of the LONG AXIS of the fetus to that of the mother
fetal LIE
Portion of fetal body that is foremost within the birth canal
fetal PRESENTATION
Refers to the relationship of an arbitrarily chosen portion of the fetal presenting part to the RIGHT or LEFT SIDE OF THE BIRTH CANAL
fetal POSITION
When the BPD passes the pelvic inlet
fetal ENGAGEMENT
First requisite for birth of the newborn
fetal DESCENT
Essential for the completion of labor except when the fetus is small
Internal Rotation
This brings the base of the occiput into direct contact with the inferior margin of the symphysis pubis
fetal EXTENSION
Corresponds to rotation of the fetal body
External Rotation
Uterine contraction that bring about demonstration effacement and dilatation of the cervix
LABOR