Prenatal Care Flashcards
Preconception: Risk Profile
work related exposure, risk for modifiable infectious diseases, hereditary disorders, nutritional status, domestic abuse risk, substances, psychiatric disorder risk, pre-term risks
preconception: work risks
working more than 36 hours a week or more than 10 hrs a day, heavy lifting, excessive noise, 4+ hrs of standing, mental stress, cold work environment, exposure to toxins - anesthesia, solvents, pesticides
preconception: infectious disease risk
rubella, varicella, TB, HIV, Hep B&C, STDS - syphillis, chlamydia, gonorrhea, herpes simplex, substance abuse - esp. IV drug use, periodontal disease
preconception: genetic risk
hemophilia, muscular dystrophies, CF, mental retardation, Tay-Sachs, Hemoglobinopathies
preconception: Nutritional Status, BMI
folic acid: 400-800 micrograms 1 month prior and 3 months after conception, BMI: 18-25, 25 - gestational diabetes, hypertension and preeclampsia, problems in labor and delivery
preconception: domestic abuse
pregnancy is a risk factor, have a clear plan for referring victims and perpetrators, screening questions
preconception: medication use
pregnancy rating (A,B,C,D,X), inventory all prescription, OTC, herbal and vitamins
preconception:substance
alcohol - Fetal alcohol spectrum, none is safe, past use = pregnancy use, tobacco- stop/reduce #, discuss cessation at every visit, low-birth weight infants
preconception: psychiatric disorder risk
depression, anxiety increase risk for post-partum, pregnancy, labor/delivery, post-partum are stressful, assess coping and support
preconception: pre-term labor risks
demographics - african-american, LSES, low educational level, 35 yo, unmarried
hx- cervical issues, prior loss or preterm, low BMI, mental illness
lifestyle - substance use, domestic violence, stress
infection/inflammation - bacterial vaginosis, systemic illness/fever, periodontal disease, UTI, STI
preconception visit education
fertile window and LH monitoring, healthy habits - diet, exercise, stress reduction, preventative screenings and immunizations, when to follow-up
pregnancy symptoms
amenorrhea, N+V, breast tenderness and tingling, urinary frequency and urgency, wt gain, fetal movements - quickening @ 18 wks gestation
positive signs of pregnancy
detection of fetal heart tones - doppler 8-10 wks, TVU at 5-6 wks, fetal movements, palpation of fetal parts, ultrasound confirmation
lab diagnosis of pregnancy
pregnancy tests - home:urine, diagnostic lab: urine/serum, Beta-hCG (human chorionic gonadotropin) - produced by placenta, peaks at 10 weeks and doubles every 48 hrs, IUP on TVU at 1500-2000 mIU/mL, fetal heartbeat on TVU At 5000 mL, monoclonal antibody testing - urine: qualitative at 5-50 mIU/mL, serum (5-7 days after conception): 2-4 mIU/mL
hCG tests is positive
consider how to convey info, calculate EDD and gestational age