Preterm and Postterm Flashcards
neonates who are born too small
Low birthweight
neonates born too early
preterm or premature birth
weight of LOW birthweight
1500-2500g
weight of VERY LOW birthweight
500-1500g
weight of EXTREMELY LOW birthweight
500-1000g
classification of:
- small for gestational age (SGA)
- large for gestational age (LGA)
- appropriate for gestational age (AGA)
SIZE
classification of:
- preterm (early, late)
- term (early, late)
- postterm
AOG
Birthweight BELOW the 10th percentile for gestational age
small-for-gestational age (SGA)/
fetal growth restriction/
intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR)
IUGR: fetus inside the mother
SGA: fetus already delivered
Birthweight ABOVE the 90th percentile for gestational age
large-for-gestational age (LGA)
weight between the 10th and 90th percentiles
Appropriate-for-gestational age(AGA)
born before 37 completed weeks
preterm/ premature birth
> 42 weeks
postterm
37-42 weeks
term
39- 40 6/7 weeks
Late term
37-38 6/7 weeks
Early term
34-36 weeks
Late preterm
<33 6/7 weeks
Early preterm
causes of preterm birth
- spontaneous preterm labor
- PPROM
- multifetal pregnancy
contributing factors of preterm birth
- pregnancy factors
- lifestyle factors
- genetic factors
- periodontal disease
- interval between pregnancies
- prior preterm birth
- infection
4 major causes of spontaneous preterm labor
- uterine distention
- maternal-fetal stress
- premature cervical changes
- infections
TRUE/FALSE
2 examples of uterine distention are multifetal pregnancy and hydramnios
TRUE
examples of uterine distention
- multifetal pregnancy
- hydramnios
leads to premature loss of uterine quiescence due to the release of:
- CAP
- GRP
- stretch induced potassium channel TREK-1
- maternal release of corticotropin release hormone and estrogen
Uterine distention
Early uterine distention releases maternal CRH and estrogen which enhances the expression of myometrial _________.
CAP (contractions associated protein)
levels of __________ are INCREASED with stretch to promote myometrial contractility
GRP (gastrin releasing peptides)
This can inhibit uterine contractility
GRP antagonists
this is UPREGULATED during gestation and DOWNREGULATED in labor
stretch induced potassium channel- TREK 1
Upregulated- gestation
downregulated- labor
these 2 hormones can further enhance the expression of myometrial CAP genes
corticotropin releasing hormone (CRH)
estrogen
true/false
increase cortisol and estrogen can lead to loss of uterine quiescence
TRUE
INCREASE cortisol and estrogen can lead to loss of uterine quiescence
true/false
one potential mechanism for stress-induced preterm labor is PREMATURE DEACTIVATION of the placenta-adrenal endocrine axis
FALSE
one potential mechanism for stress-induced preterm labor is PREMATURE ACTIVATION of the placenta-adrenal endocrine axis
Activation of WHAT AXIS yields rising maternal serum levels of placental derived corticotropin-releasing hormone (CRH)
Plancenta-adrenal endocrine axis
- Activation of this axis yields rising maternal serum levels of placental derived corticotropin-releasing hormone (CRH)
This hormone raises adult and fetal steroid hormone production and promotes early loss of uterine quiescence
Placental derived CRH
True/false
early rise in serum estriol concentrations is noted in women with subsequent preterm labor
TRUE
stretch-induced potassium channel
TREK-1
true/false
premature labor onset precedes premature cervical remodeling
false
premature cervical remodeling precedes premature labor onset
Cervical dysfunction
Cervical dysfunction of either of these parts is the underlying cause
cervical dysfunction of either the EPITHELIA or STROMAL EXTRACELLULAR MATRIX is the underlying cause.
Mechanical competence of the cervix can be reduced
Cervical dysfunction
genetic mutations in components of collagen and elastic fibers or protein required for their assembly
Cervical dysfunction
genetic mutations in components of collagen and elastic fibers or protein required for their assembly- example of reduced mechanical competence of the cervix
genetic mutations in components of collagen and elastic fibers or protein required for their assembly are risk factors for what conditions
- cervical insufficiency
- PPROM
- preterm birth
Source/ mode of transmission of intrauterine infection
- TRANSPLACENTAL TRANSFER of maternal systemic infection
- RETROGRADE FLOW of infection into peritoneal cavity via fallopian tubes
- ASCENDING INFECTION with bacteria from vagina and cervix
most common entry route of Intrauterine infection
Ascending infection
true/false
This anatomical arrangement provides passageway for microorganisms: the lower pole of the fetal membrane– Decidual Junction is contiguous with the Cervical Canal Orifice
TRUE
This anatomical arrangement provides passageway for microorganisms: the lower pole of the fetal membrane– Decidual Junction is contiguous with the Cervical Canal Orifice
the ascending microorganisms colonize these parts where they may enter the AMNIOTIC SAC
the ascending microorganisms colonize the CERVIX, DECIDUA, and possible the MEMBRANES where they may enter the AMNIOTIC SAC
Category of infection:
bacterial vaginosis
Category I
!!! REMEMBER: BDAF !!! Bacterial vaginosis- category I Decidual infection- category II Amniotic infection- category III Fetal systemic infection- category IV
Category of infection:
decidual infection
Category II
!!! REMEMBER: BDAF !!! Bacterial vaginosis- category I Decidual infection- category II Amniotic infection- category III Fetal systemic infection- category IV
Category of infection:
amniotic infection
Category III
!!! REMEMBER: BDAF !!! Bacterial vaginosis- category I Decidual infection- category II Amniotic infection- category III Fetal systemic infection- category IV
Category of infection:
Fetal systemic infection
Category IV
!!! REMEMBER: BDAF !!! Bacterial vaginosis- category I Decidual infection- category II Amniotic infection- category III Fetal systemic infection- category IV
Microbes associated with preterm birth
Gardnerella vaginalis
Fusobacterium spp.
Mycoplasma hominid
Ureaplasma urealyticum
Spontaneous rupture of membranes before 37 completed weeks or before labor onset
PPROM
Major predisposing events of PPROM
- intrauterine infection
- oxidative stress-induced DNA damage
- premature cellular senescence
Associated risk factors of PPROM
- lower socio-economic status
- BMI of <19.8
- nutritional deficiencies
- cigarrette smoking
what is the BMI that is considered a risk factor of PPROM
BMI: <19.8
pathophysiology of PROM
increased apoptosis markers in amnion will lead to _____
increased apoptosis markers in amnion will lead to CELL DEATH
pathophysiology of PROM
increased proteases will lead to _________
increased proteases will lead to WEAK AMNION
most important risk factor of preterm birth
prior preterm birth
gum inflammation due to anaerobic microorganism
Periodontal disease
True/false
antibiotic prophylaxis is recommended to prevent preterm birth in women with preterm labor and intact membranes
FALSE
normal hydrogen peroxide-producing lactobacillus predominant vaginal floral is replaced by anaerobes
Bacerial vaginosis
etiology/microbes of bacterial vaginosis
- Gardnerella vaginalis
- Mobiluncus species
- Mycoplasma hominis
Vaginal pH of bacterial vaginosis
> 4.5
vaginal discharge of bacterial vaginosis
homogenous; amine odor when mixed with KOH
vaginal epithelial cells heavily coated with bacilli “clue cells”
Bacterial vaginosis
Gram staining of bacterial vaginosis
show few white cells along w/ mixed flora as compared with the normal predominance of lactobacilli
scoring used for gram staining in bacterial vaginosis
nugent score
bacterial vaginosis is clinically assessed by _______
bacterial vaginosis is clinically assessed by AMSEL CRITERIA
management of bacterial vaginosis
Metronidazole 500 mg BID for 7 days
etiology of Periodontitis
- Fusobacterium nucleatum
- Capnocytophaga spp.
Management of Periodontitis
- teeth cleaning and polish,
- deep root scaling and planning,
- plus metronidazole
regular contractions before 37 weeks associated with cervical discharge
Preterm Labor
-regular contractions before 37 weeks associated with cervical discharge
Symptoms that are empirically associated with impending preterm birth:
- contractions with pelvic pressure
- menstrual-like cramps
- watery vaginal discharge
- lower back pain
Cervical changes in preterm labor
- asymptomatic cervical dilatation after midpregnancy
true/false
prenatal cervical examinations in asymptomatic women are neither beneficial nor harmful
TRUE
glycoprotein produced by:
- hepatocytes
- fibroblasts
- endothelial cells
- fetal amnion cells
fetal Fibronectin (fFn)
high concentrations in Maternal blood and amniotic fluid
fetal Fibronectin (fFn)