Second Trimester of Pregnancy Flashcards
What weeks constitute the Second Trimester ?
Week 14 through week 26
What is the recommended calorie increase for an expectant mother in the Second trimester ?
Increase 300 calories a day
What is the recommended calorie increase for an expectant mother who is an Adolescent ?
They can increase their calories by 500 a day
In general, what is the expected weight gain per week in the Second Trimester ?
1 lb
this is variable depending on the women’s BMI pre-pregnancy
In the Second trimester, should the pregnant mother still be experiencing Nausea and Vomiting ?
No
In the Second trimester, should the pregnant mother still be experiencing Breast Tenderness ?
Yes, maybe
In the Second trimester, should the pregnant mother still be experiencing Urinary Frequency ?
No
(In the 1st trimester, the uterus is a pelvic organ, But in the 2nd trimester the uterus rises to release pressure on the uterus)
What is Quickening ?
Fetal movement
When is Quickening usually felt in Expectant mothers ?
Usually around 16 to 20 weeks
Unless had kids already, then sooner
What should the fetal HR be during the Second Trimester ?
110 to 160
In the Second trimester, if the fetal HR is less than 110, what should you do ?
**Panic!
____________ exercises are never too early to start ?
Kegel
Why do you want to do Kegel exercises frequently ?
TO strengthen the pubococcygeal muscles
Strengthening the pubococcygeal muscles helps do what ?
Stop the urine flow
Kegel exercises also do what ?
Keep your uterus from falling out
