Pathological obstetrics Flashcards
Women who smoke during pregnancy
have (Answer) than those women
who do not.
smaller infants [SGA]
The use of 5 cigarettes/day doubles the risk of developing…
low-birth weight infant.
Pregnant women who drink alcohol are more likely to develop:
Fetal Abnormalities
Is the leading known
teratogen in the western world.
Alcohol
Heavy use of alcohol [2 or more drinks a day] has 10% risk of producing:
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS)
People with Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS) have an average IQ between…
60 and 65
To avoid side effects from Caffeine during pregnancy, you must reduce intake
of coffee, tea, colas
and cocoa to (Answer) of
caffeine per day or no
more than 2-3 servings
per day
300mg
placenta is mature by
(answer) gestation.
10-12 weeks
Heroin results to neonatal
abstinence syndrome
giving rise to a group of
signs that include:
- Sneezing & irritability
- Vomiting & diarrhea
- seizures
HIGH RISK
PRENATAL/PREGNANCY means…
Is one in which a concurrent disorder, pregnancy
related complications or external factor
jeopardize the health of the woman, the fetus or
both.
Categorizing Risks:
- Minimal
- Moderate
- Extensive