Reproductive Health Program Flashcards
protect the genetic composition/integrity of sperm/egg/fetus/child prior to, during, and after pregnancy
Fetal protection program purpose
female reproductive physiology
all eggs are formed before birth
male reproductive physiology
sperm production is continuous process
1st trimester
0-12 weeks
a substance that can cause abnormal fetal development
teratogens
2nd trimester
13-28 weeks
at this stage the embryo is now considered a fetus
2nd trimester
3rd trimester
29-40 weeks
postpartum
child’s CNS is still maturing
infant is susceptible to toxins
substances/agents that affect the ability to have healthy children
reproductive hazards
consist of organic solvents, pesticides, heavy metals
chemical hazards
can affect male, female, and the fetus
organic solvents
mutagens
changes in genetic material of cells (DNA)
teratogens
cause birth defects
carcinogen
cause cancer
effects of lead
developmental disabilities
effects of mercury
brain damage, hearing/vision problems
effects of cadmium
low birth weight, fetal development and growth issues
are a primary concern for personnel who work in healthcare, schools, labs, day care
biological hazards
low birth weight
hepatitis B
low birth weight, cancer
Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)
miscarriage
Human parvovirus B19
miscarriage, birth defects developmental disorders
Toxoplasmosis
birth defects, developmental disorders
rubella
birth defects, low birth weights
varicella
birth defects, low birth weight, developmental disorders
cytomegalovirus
effects of ionizing radiation (worse)
infertility
miscarriage
cancer
spontaneous abortion
effects of non-ionizing radiation
do not pose health risk in utero
prior to conception
BE conducts a survey to determine the hazards in a workplace
patient notified of positive pregnancy test
PCM
AF Form 469
express occupational or mobility restrictions
must be generated within 5 duty days
makes recommendation to restrict duty
PCM
PH role
verify that PCM initiated AF Form 469
conduct pregnant worker interview
document on SF 600
protozoan parasite that can threaten the life of the unborn child
toxoplasmosis
who creates the letter of recommendation
BE
