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Physiology of pregnancy Flashcards

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Childbirth definition

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Childbirth is the period from the onset regular uterine contractions until expulsion of the placenta

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Childbirth definition

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Childbirth is the period from the onset regular uterine contractions until expulsion of the placenta

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Abortion

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Preterm delivery

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Term delivery

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-38-42 week

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Post term delivery

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> 42week

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True Labor:

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  • Contractions occur at regular intervals.
  • Intervals gradually shorten.
  • Intensity gradually increases.
  • Discomfort is in the back and abdomen.
  • Cervix dilates.
  • Discomfort is not stopped by sedation.
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False Labor

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  • Contractions occur at irregular intervals.
  • Intervals remain long.
  • Intensity remains unchanged.
  • Discomfort is chiefly in the lower abdomen.
  • Cervix does not dilate.
  • Discomfort usually is relieved by sedation.
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Lochia rubra

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3-4 day

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Lochia alba

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4-8 weeks

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Lochia alba

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4-8 weeks

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12
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Abortion

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13
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Preterm delivery

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14
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Term delivery

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-38-42 week

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Post term delivery

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> 42week

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True Labor:

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  • Contractions occur at regular intervals.
  • Intervals gradually shorten.
  • Intensity gradually increases.
  • Discomfort is in the back and abdomen.
  • Cervix dilates.
  • Discomfort is not stopped by sedation.
17
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What cause postpartum blues?

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  • The emotional letdown that follows the excitement and
    fears that most women experience during pregnancy and delivery.
  • The discomforts of the early puerperium
  • Fatigue from loss of sleep during labor and postpartum.
  • Anxiety over her capabilities for caring for her infant after leaving the hospital.
  • Fears of becoming less attractive.
18
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Lochia rubra

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3-4 day

19
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Lochia serosa

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5-10 day

20
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Lochia alba

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4-8 weeks

21
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Hemoglobin – normal values

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After 2 weeks

22
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Blood coagulation factors

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Different time

23
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Weight loss

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5-6 kg + 2-3 kg

24
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E2, P, hCG normalization

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25
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PRL (puerperium)

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increases

26
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What is postpartum blues?

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It is fairly common for a mother to exhibit some degree of
depressed mood a few days after delivery. This situation is
termed postpartum blues.

27
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What cause postpartum blues?

A
  • The emotional letdown that follows the excitement and
    fears that most women experience during pregnancy and delivery.
  • The discomforts of the early puerperium
  • Fatigue from loss of sleep during labor and postpartum.
  • Anxiety over her capabilities for caring for her infant after leaving the hospital.
  • Fears of becoming less attractive.

Physiology credit IV (3 decks)

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