Reproductive Health Flashcards
coitus
Sexual union of two people of the opposite sex in which the erect penis is inserted into the vagina.
Conception
- When spermatozoon enters ovum and forms viable zygote
- The act/process of fertilization
- Requires the right timing between the release of mature ovum and ejaculation of mature sperm into vagina
At what time during the pregnancy does conception occur?
at the beginning
When is the pre-embryonic phase?
first 2 weeks
When is the embryonic phase?
3rd-8th weeks
When is the fetal period?
9 weeks-birth
What are the 3 periods of prenatal development?
pre-embryonic, embryonic and fetal
Fetal development: weeks 9-12
- Fetus weighs 1/2 oz
- Moving but mom doesn’t feel it
- Produces urine
- External genital that looks girl/boy
- Fetal heart tones(usually 11-12 weeks, sometimes at 10 weeks)
Fetal development: weeks 13-16
- 4 oz
- Grow in length
- Quickening - noticeable fetal movement closer to 16 weeks
- Fetus is starting to excrete urine
Fetal development: weeks 17 - 20
- 11 oz
- Clear fetal heart tones
- Fetal movement
- Meconium in bowel
- Someone else can feel fetal movement
- Vernus and menugo (fine hair)
Fetal development: weeks 21-24
- 1 lb
- Finger prints - 24 wks
- Little subcutaneous fat
- Little surfactant in lungs
- Lungs immature
- Least desirable time to be born, anything less than 24 weeks
Fetal development: weeks 25-28
- 2 lb
- Open/close eyes - 26 wks
- Put on subcutaneous fat
- Head starts to go downward into pelvis, head is heavier
- Testicles should descend
Fetal development: weeks 29-32
- 3-4 lb
- Skin pigment
- Toe/fingernails are well developed
- Good chance of survival
- Mature lungs if possible
Fetal development: weeks 33-38
- 4-7 lb
- Body systems are good to go
- Getting fat (fetus)
- Maturing lungs
How many weeks is full term?
38
What is the average length of pregnancy?
40 weeks
How many weeks do you not want to go beyond?
42
Can you induce prior to full term?
- should not, it is not a std of practice
- kids induced earlier then full term lagged behind in kindergarten
What is the placenta?
Vascular fetal organ through which the fetus obtains oxygen, nutrients, and excretes CO2 wastes
maternal side of placenta
dirty dunken, attached to endometrium
fetal side of placenta
shiny shultz, attach to cord on baby side
Umbilical cord
- 2 arteries and 1 vein
- when babies are not doing well in later pregnancy start to worry that there is only 1 artery
When mom delivers, what side of the placenta do you want to see first?
fetal side
What should you do if maternal side of placenta is delivered first?
look at placenta to see if pieces are missing and in the uterus
fundal height
- pubic bone to top of fundus
- at 25 weeks it should be 25 inches
Does the fundal height work for estimating gestation for multiple births?
no
What do you do if the fundal height measurement does not coincide with weeks of gestation?
do add’l tests
What are the names of the fetal membranes?
amnion and chorion
amnion
fetal membrane closest to fetus
chorion
outer membrane
Do the amnion and chorion membranes rupture at the same time?
usually, rarely that they rupture at different times
amniotic fluid
protection and cushion for the fetus but also enhances the development of the fetus
what does the amniotic fluid come from?
fetal urine and maternal fluid
why does the fetus drink the amniotic fluid?
nourish lungs and digestive tract
Is amniotic fluid sterile?
yes
How much amniotic fluid should there be at term?
500-1000 mL
When do you worry about the amniotic fluid?
worry about under 500 and over 1000
Polyhydramnios
- too much fluid
- sign of hydrocephalus
Olighydramnios
- too little fluid
characteristics of amniotic fluid
- fluid should be clear
- never be foul smelling
- never yellow or green (stool-meconium)
- not cloudy (infection)
What are the three shunts in fetal circulation?
- Ductus venosus
- Ductus arteriosus
- Foramen ovale
Foramen ovale
blood to go from rt to lt atrium
Ductus arteriosus
blood to go from rt ventricle to aorta
Ductus venosus
blood to bypass liver
why is blood diverted from the liver/lungs?
fetus does not breathe and liver is not metabolizing
How does blue baby occur?
deoxygenated and oxygenated blood are mixed if this foramen ovale is not closed
When are shunts closed?
upon first breath
Acrocyanosis
blue lips, acceptable for awhile
After birth, what happens to the ductus venosus and arteriosus and umbilical vessels?
they become ligaments
What does the dr sometimes do to the baby after a cesarean?
smack it on the butt, closes shunts
identical twins
- monozygotic
- one ovum and one sperm
- genetic the same
- same sex
fraternal twins
- two ova
- two sperm
- can be different gender
- infertility treatment result
What are the chances of having triplets without fertility treatments?
1 in 8100
What are the chances of having quads without fertility treatments?
1 in 750,000
What are the chances of having quints without fertility treatments?
1 in 55 million
changes in body system - reproductive
breast, uterus grows, and cervix
changes in body system - reproductive - breast
- Colostrum - available for fetus
- Striae gravidarum - stretch marks
changes in body system - reproductive - uterus grows
- 12 weeks - feels uterus slightly above pelvic
- 20 weeks - feel uterus at naval
- 36/37 weeks - goes up to xiphoid process
- 40 weeks - slightly smaller as fetus descends
changes in body system - reproductive - cervix
- Chadwick’s sign - turns purple/blue (instead of pink)
- Goodell’s sign - very soft cervix (first 13/14 wks)
- Mucus plug closes cervical canal
- Non-pregnant female has an open cervical canal
changes in body system - urinary
- Pressure on bladder, increased frequency and urgency
- Stress/urge incontinence and nocturia
- Pushes on ureters, may experience more UTIs - harder for urine to leave ureters and get to bladder
- Renal colic - spasm in ureters
changes in body system - Cardiovascular
- Heart muscle enlarges myocardium
- Position - pushed to the left from rising uterus
- Develops murmur that will go away after birth
- Supine hypotension - lay down, drop pressure, sweaty nauseous, just need to get head up or turn on left side, don’t keep flat on back
Supine hypotension
lay down, drop pressure, sweaty nauseous, just need to get head up or turn on left side, don’t keep flat on back
Renal colic
spasm in ureters
Chadwick’s sign
cervix turns purple/blue (instead of pink)
Goodell’s sign
very soft cervix (first 13/14 wks)
Striae gravidarum
stretch marks
why does the mother’s heart move to the left?
rising uterus
changes in body system - integumentary
circulation, hyperpigmentation and hair
changes in body system - integumentary - hair
Hair growth increases/doesn’t lose as much, starts to fall out after pregnancy, be careful that it isn’t a sign of hyperthyroidism
changes in body system - integumentary - circulation
more circulation and fetus, feel warmer, perspire more
changes in body system - integumentary - hyperpigmentation
- Linea alba - line from pelvic to navel get darker and becomes linea nigra
- stretch marks, red heads get the most
- more in face
Linea alba
line from pelvic to navel get darker and becomes linea nigra
changes in body system - respiratory
- Need rises about an add’l 15-20% in order to provide for fetus
- Breathes more deeply, rate doesn’t necessarily increase
- Less room/volume to take deep breaths
changes in body system - musculoskeletal
calcium and posture changes
changes in body system - musculoskeletal - calcium
- Fetus demands more calcium
- Doesn’t affect mother so you don’t see bone loss
changes in body system - musculoskeletal - posture changes
- Pelvic joint relaxes, mid 2nd to last trimester
- Wider base of support, waddle, prevents you from tipping over
- Lordosis - curve in lower back, can cause back ache, lean backward to maintain balance
lordosis
curve in lower back, can cause back ache, lean backward to maintain balance
changes in body system - gastrointestinal
- different hormones
- mouth
- esophagus
changes in body system - mouth
- Inflammation/bleeding gums; may affect oral health
- More saliva - goes away after baby is born
changes in body system - esophagus
Decreased esophageal tone (peristalsis), leads to heartburn, nausea, and constipation
changes in body system - endocrine
- Basil metabolic rate increases
- Thyroid works harder, make sure she doesn’t develop hypothyroidism
changes in body system - pancreas
- diabetic/nondiabetic
- gestational diabetes
changes in body system - pancreas - diabetic/nondiabetic
- glucose rate decreases
- If they are using insulin may need to change insulin dose, metabolism changes
change in body system - pancreas - gestational diabetes
- 24-28 weeks - gestational diabetes develops in this time frame
- Moms pancreas can’t give up anymore insulin
- High demand from fetus
- Everyone gets checked at this time unless there is a reason to do it sooner
indications of pregnancy
presumptive, probable, and positive
indication of pregnancy - presumptive
- subjective, least reliable indications because they can be caused by conditions other than pregnancy
- Amenorrhea
- Nausea and vomiting
- Fatigue
- Urinary frequency
- Breast/skin changes
- Vaginal/cervical color changes
- Fetal movement
indications of pregnancy - presumptive - amenorrhea
Secretion of progesterone and estrogen by the corpus luteum
indications of pregnancy - presumptive - nausea and vomiting
- 4-8 weeks
- 60-80% experience this
indications of pregnancy - presumptive - fatigue
- 1st trimester
- Might be related to progesterone
indications of pregnancy - presumptive - urinary frequency
- Within first few weeks until the end
- Might have UTI and not be pregnant at all
indications of pregnancy - presumptive - breast and skin changes
- 4-6 weeks
- Tenderness, tingling, fullness, increased size and pigment
indications of pregnancy - presumptive - vaginal/cervical color changes
- Chadwick’s sign - change from pink to dark bluish purple, increased vascularity
Chadwick’s sign
change from pink to dark bluish purple, increased vascularity
indications of pregnancy - presumptive - fetal movement (quickening)
- 16-20 weeks
- Are you sure it is fetal movement?
- Is it gas?
- Confirmed by ultrasound
indication of pregnancy - probable
- objective findings that need to be documented by an examiner
- Abdominal enlargement
- Cervix softens
- Uterine changes
- Pregnancy tests
indications of pregnancy - probable - abdominal enlargement
Pregnancy is more likely with uterus growth and amenorrhea
indication of pregnancy - probable - cervix softens
Goodell’s sign - softening of cervix
Goodell’s sign
softening of cervix
indication of pregnancy - probable - uterine changes
Consistency, ballottement, braxton hicks, palpation of fetal outline, and uterine souffle
indication of pregnancy - probable - pregnancy test
- Reasons for false positives
- Hydatidiform mole - growing mass of tissue inside your uterus that will not develop into a fetus
- Cancer of uterus
- Hematuria, certain drugs and proteinuria
indications of pregnancy - positive
- signs of pregnancy that are only caused by pregnancy
- Auscultation of fetal heart sounds
- Fetal movement
- Visualization of fetus
indications of pregnancy - positive - Auscultation of fetal heart sounds
16-20 weeks
indications of pregnancy - positive - Fetal movement
Felt by an experienced examiner
indications of pregnancy - positive - Visualization of fetus
As early as 3 weeks with transvaginal ultrasonography
Psych Responses to Pregnancy - 1st trimester
uncertainty, ambivalence, and self as primary focus
Psych Responses to Pregnancy - 1st trimester - uncertainty
look for signs to confirm pregnancy
Psych Responses to Pregnancy - 1st trimester - ambivalence
now that this is real start to question if you will be a good mother/father, are you financially ready, etc…
Psych Responses to Pregnancy - 1st trimester - self as primary focus
focus is on me
Psych Responses to Pregnancy - 2nd trimester
- Physical evidence
- Fetus as primary focus
- Narcissism and introversion
- Body image
- Changes in sexuality
Psych Responses to Pregnancy - 2nd trimester - physical evidence
palpate uterus, weight increase, breast changes, ultrasound, quickening, bonding
Psych Responses to Pregnancy - 2nd trimester - Fetus as primary focus
Concerned with health of fetus
Psych Responses to Pregnancy - 2nd trimester - Narcissism and introversion
- Narcissism - undue preoccupation with oneself
- Introversion - concentration on oneself and one’s body
- Ability to protect and provide for fetus
Narcissism
undue preoccupation with oneself
Introversion
concentration on oneself and one’s body
Psych Responses to Pregnancy - 2nd trimester - Body image
- Change in body size and contour, thickening waist, bulging abdomen, and enlarged breast
- Positive and negative view depending on how the mother perceives herself
Psych Responses to Pregnancy - 2nd trimester - Changes in sexuality
- Libido may increase, decrease or stay the same
- Can continue intercourse as long as it is safe
- Support that semen start to soften cervix
Psych Responses to Pregnancy - 3rd trimester
Vulnerability, increased dependence, and preparation for birth
Psych Responses to Pregnancy - 3rd trimester - vulnerability
Fear of harming baby or that she might not be able to protect it
Psych Responses to Pregnancy - 3rd trimester - increased dependence
- Feel big and unsteady
- Can’t reach to tie shoes, paint toes, etc..
Psych Responses to Pregnancy - 3rd trimester - preparation for birth
- Get ready for baby to come
- Look forward to experience
- Nesting
Parental Tasks of Pregnancy - maternal
- Seeking safe passage
- Securing acceptance
- Learning to give of self
- Committing self to unknown child
Parental Tasks of Pregnancy - maternal - Seeking safe passage
carry to term, no problems with baby
Parental Tasks of Pregnancy - maternal - securing acceptance
how is my family going to feel, acceptance from important people/mother are very important
Parental Tasks of Pregnancy - maternal - learning to give of self
do I have enough time to do this, derive pleasure from giving, often by providing food or care for her family, the woman allows her body to give space to the fetus
Parental Tasks of Pregnancy - maternal - committing self to unknown child
how will I make this commitment, develop attachment, some women delay attachment until they are sure the pregnancy is normal/continue
Parental Tasks of Pregnancy - fraternal
- Creating the role of involved father
- Struggling for recognition as parent
- Grappling with reality of pregnancy and child
Parental Tasks of Pregnancy - fraternal - Creating the role of involved father
come with to appt, make them feel welcome, important for mom let him know how you are feeling, seek closer ties with their own father, sufficient information will allow them to be less stressed
Parental Tasks of Pregnancy - fraternal - Struggling for recognition as parent
hard at first, want to be seen as a parent not just a helper
Parental Tasks of Pregnancy - fraternal - Grappling with reality of pregnancy and child
birth itself is a “reality booster”, initial reaction may be joy/pride but can change to ambivalence like the mother
Adaptation of Family Member
- Grandparent
- Siblings
Adaptation of Family Member - grandparent
- Age
- # and spacing of other grandchildren
- Perceptions
Adaptation of Family Member - grandparent - age
- Older - excited to be grandparents
- Younger - may not have the time to devout to grandchild, some feel they are too young to be grand parents
Adaptation of Family Member - grandparent - # and spacing of other grandchildren
- First one is most exciting
- Subsequent might be with less excitement
Adaptation of Family Member - grandparent - perceptions
- Some want to be involved
- Some are hurt when parents consult health care personnel for advise
- Some plan not to participate in childcare or pregnancy (contemporary grandparent)