Obstetrics

Question 1

How much weight does a women typically gain during pregnancy?

Answer 1

25-35lbs

Question 2

What is the HR guideline for pregnant women to exercise at?

Answer 2

50-60% of HR max for 30 minutes

Question 3

What is the pelvic floor musculature exercise routine recommendation for pregnant women?

Answer 3

varies from 80-100 contractions a day with a mix of quick contractions and long contraction as well as functional contractions and ensuring the patient fully relax in between contractions

Question 4

What position should women avoid when pregnant due to decreased cardiac output

Answer 4

supine and prolonged bouts of standing still

Question 5

How many Kcals a day are needed in addition to normal amounts for pregnant women to maintain metabolic homeostasis?

Answer 5

300 kcal

Question 6

How long do the physiological and morphological changes of pregnancy persist post-partum?

Answer 6

4-6 weeks, so pre-pregnancy exercise routine should be held off on post-partum until these changes begin to subside

Question 7

What is the preferred position for pregnant women to release pressure on the inferior vena cava?

Answer 7

left side-lying

Question 8

True or False: Valsalva maneuver should be avoided during pregnancy

Answer 8

True