Problem In Pregnancy Flashcards
1
Q
Common problems
A
Morning sickness due to hormones Swollen feet by trapped water Back pain where baby sits Head ache h through changes Pees a lot as baby on bladder Heart burn Varicose Caine Mood swing due to stress and hormones
2
Q
What is pre eclampsia
A
Seizures and death
Occurs then baby must be delivered immediately
Pre- showing signs
More checks and may not be able to work
3
Q
What is Rhesus factor
A
Anaemia disease of new borns antibodies
Different blood type between mum and kid means mums antibodies attack baby
Injection protects
4
Q
What is premature birth
A
Born too early Cannot regulate body temp Open to infection as not strong enough Breathing difficulties Poor liver- jaundice
5
Q
What is diabetes
A
Enlarge baby head and shoulders
Baby get stuck
6
Q
What are the two placenta problems
A
Lies across cervix causing bleeding stops baby from getting out
Separation of wall to uterus
Leak or burst in abruption
7
Q
What is breech birth
A
Wrong way round
Get stuck in birth
Ecv turns baby around