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Probable Signs: softening of the cervix
goodell’s sign
Probable Signs: softening of the uterine isthmus
hegar’s sign
Probable Signs: purplish discolouration of the vagina, cervix, and vulva
chadwick’s sign
7 Probable Signs
- goodell’s sign
- hegar’s sign
- chadwick’s sign
- braxton hicks
- increased pigmentation in nipples and linea nigra
- ballottement
- positive pregnancy test
2 positive signs of pregnancy
- hearing the fetal heartbeat
2. visualization of the fetus
GP/TPAL: # of pregnancies regardless of duration includes present pregnancy
gravida
GP/TPAL: birth after 24 weeks gestation whether infant born alive or dead or # of infants born
para
GP/TPAL: pregnancy lasting 38-42 weeks gestation
term
GP/TPAL: delivery after 20 weeks gestation but before 38 weeks gestation
preterm
GP/TPAL: loss of pregnancy before the age of viability (20 weeks gestation)
abortion
GP/TPAL: what does L stand for?
Living
never delivering after 20 weeks gestation
nullipara
delivered twice or more after 20 weeks gestation
multipara
being pregnant 2 or more times
multigravida
WARNING SIGNS: Vaginal bleeding (any), “bloody show”
MISCARRIAGE/ABORTION
WARNING SIGNS: Sudden gush of fluid from vagina
Rupture of membranes
WARNING SIGNS: Persistent vomiting
Hyperemesis gravidarum, infection
WARNING SIGNS: Severe, continuous headache
Hypertension, preeclampsia
WARNING SIGNS: Swelling of face, hands, legs, feet when arising in morning
Preeclampsia
WARNING SIGNS: Visual disturbances: blurring, double vision, flashes of light, spots before eyes
Hypertension, preeclampsia
WARNING SIGNS: Dizziness
Hypertension, preeclampsia
WARNING SIGNS: Fever over 100 F (37.8 C) and chills
Infection
WARNING SIGNS: Pain in abdomen or cramping
Ectopic pregnancy, abortion (miscarriage), placenta abruption, labor
WARNING SIGNS: Epigastric pain
Preeclampsia
WARNING SIGNS: Irritating vaginal discharge
Vaginal infection
WARNING SIGNS: Dysuria
UTI
WARNING SIGNS: Oliguria
Dehydration, renal impairment
WARNING SIGNS: Noticeable reduction or absence of fetal movement
Fetal distress, fetal death
TYPICAL FETAL HEARTRATE
110-160 bpm
_____________ ____________ will tell you if the membranes have ruptured –moisten nitrazine paper with discharge and it will turn blue if the discharge is amniotic fluid
Nitrazine test
VITAL SIGN ASSESSMENT of PREGNANT MOTHERS: TEMPERATURE
may increase to 100.4 F (38 C) during first 24 hrs. It may rise again when milk production begin
VITAL SIGN ASSESSMENT of PREGNANT MOTHERS: PULSE
increased during pregnancy, remains elevated or may rise for up to 24-48 hrs, but should not exceed 100 bpm. Periods of bradycardia may be experienced. Pulse returns to pre pregnant rate in approx 8 weeks.
VITAL SIGN ASSESSMENT of PREGNANT MOTHERS: BLOOD PRESSURE
slightly increased both systolic and diastolic for 4 days. May experience orthostatiC hypotension
VITAL SIGN ASSESSMENT of PREGNANT MOTHERS: RESPIRATIONS
diaphragm descends when the uterus is emptied, making respirations easier. 6-8 weeks respiratory function returns to pre pregnancy rate
