Physiology of pregnancy Flashcards
1
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Childbirth definition
A
Childbirth is the period from the onset regular uterine contractions until expulsion of the placenta
2
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Childbirth definition
A
Childbirth is the period from the onset regular uterine contractions until expulsion of the placenta
3
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Abortion
A
4
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Preterm delivery
A
5
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Term delivery
A
-38-42 week
6
Q
Post term delivery
A
> 42week
7
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True Labor:
A
- 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.
8
Q
False Labor
A
- 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.
9
Q
Lochia rubra
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3-4 day
10
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Lochia alba
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4-8 weeks
11
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Lochia alba
A
4-8 weeks
12
Q
Abortion
A
13
Q
Preterm delivery
A
14
Q
Term delivery
A
-38-42 week
15
Q
Post term delivery
A
> 42week
16
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True Labor:
A
- 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
Q
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.
18
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Lochia rubra
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3-4 day
19
Q
Lochia serosa
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5-10 day
20
Q
Lochia alba
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4-8 weeks
21
Q
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
PRL (puerperium)
increases
26
What is postpartum blues?
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
What cause postpartum blues?
- 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.
