Pregnancy Flashcards
1
Q
What makes up the fetoplacental unit?
A
Placenta + fetal adrenal glands _ fetal liver
2
Q
What does the maternal nutrient store increase prepare the mother for?
A
Lactation
Birth
Rapid foetal growth is last trimester
3
Q
What is gestational diabetes?
A
B-cells do not produce enough insulin to meet increased requiment that is required in late pregnancy.
4
Q
What are some clinical implications of gestational diabetes?
A
Fetal macrosomia Shoulder dystocia (more adipose on shoulder and chest) Hypertensive disorders (preclampsia)
5
Q
What are some risk factors for developing gestational diabetes?
A
25 years< >25 BMI Black, Asian Hispanic FH of macrosomia Personal or family history of diabetes
6
Q
Give 2 clinical implications of gestational diabetes
A
Macrosomia - shoulder dystocia
Preclampsia
