Pregnancy Flashcards
Cervix
The neck of the uterus that connects to the vagina
Uterus
The organ that contains the developing fetus
Bloody show
The plug of mucus that is discharged during labor
Placenta
A disk shaped organ on the inner lining of the uterus that provides nourishment and oxygen to a developing fetus
After birth
The placenta is separated from the uterine wall and is delivered
Umbilical cord
An extension of the placenta through which the developing fetus receives nourishment while in the uterus
Amniotic sac
The sac of fluid in which the developing fetus floats
Birth canal
An anatomical passage made up of cervix and the vagina
Labor
Term uses to describe the process of birth
Three stages of labor
First- uterine contraction to dilation of cervix
Second- birth of baby
Third- delivery of placenta
Crowning
The appearance of the baby’s head
Supine hypotension syndrome
May produce shock from weight applied to the vena cava vein.
Fontanel
The soft spot between the cranial bones of an instants scull
How long do you wait to clamp and cut the umbilical cord?
1-3 mins after birth
Meconium straining
Greenish or brownish color to the amniotic fluid which means the unborn infant had a bowel movement
Preeclampsia
A complication of pregnancy where a woman retains large amounts of fluid and has high blood pressure
Eclampsia
A severe complication of pregnancy that produces seizure and possibly coma
Miscarriage
The natural loss of pregnancy before the 20 th week
Fallopian tune
One of the two tubes that extend up from the uterus to position near the ovary
Ovary
One of two almond shaped glands in the female that produce ovum
Ovum
Egg
Pediatric assessment triangle
Method of remembering the important compounds of pediatric assessment appearance breathing and circulation
Retractions
Sucking in the skin between the ribs above the sternum
Croup
A common viral infection of the upper airway most common in children 1-5 years old
