Pregnancy And Physiological Changes Flashcards
1
Q
Define EDD
A
Estimated delivery date is from the first day of your last period (40 weeks from your last period or 38 weeks after conception)
2
Q
Conception to 12th week
A
1st trimester
3
Q
13th to 28th week
A
2nd trimester
4
Q
28th week until birth
A
3rd trimester
5
Q
<37 weeks
A
Pre Term (premature)
6
Q
37-42 weeks
A
Term
7
Q
> 42 weeks
A
Post Term (postmature)
8
Q
Placenta role
A
Carries oxygen, nutrients and antibodies from mother to fetus
Carries waste materials including CO2 to mother
