PRENATAL-Maternal Adaptation Flashcards
> 300mg of _______ may increase risk of spontaneous abortion or Intrauterine growth restrictions
caffeine
TX for PUPPP (Polymorphic Eruption of pregnancy)
- Corticosteroids
- antihistamines
plug of mucus that fills the opening of the cervix on impregnation
operculum (Mucus plug)
what two factors are the cause of the heartburn
1) increased acid production
2) delayed gastric emptying
Goodells sign
softening of cervix
when do the breasts begin to produce colostrum
12th week
tapping finger against uterus-causing fetus to bounce w/the amniotic fluid
Ballottement
Recommended fluid intake
1500-2000 ML (6-8 glasses)
two factors that end up causing constipation
1) decreased tone and Peristalsis
2) increased water absorption
What is Chloasma?
“Mask of pregnancy”
d/t increase in estrogen and progesterone causes increase in melanin deposits
Hegars sign
softening of uterus
may eat up to _____ ounces of seafood a week….and only ______ ounces of that can come from tuna
12 ounces
6 ounces
Chadwicks sign
bluish color of cervix & vagina
How does pregnancy affect the respiratory system?
- displacement of heart and lungs
- increased oxygen demands
- thoracic breathing (harder and more shallow)
_______ is the movement that moms begin to feel fetal movements
quickening
