Section 5-1 Flashcards
1
Q
Anemia
A
A condition that results from not having enough red blood cells
2
Q
Rh factor
A
A certain protein possibly in the mother’s blood
3
Q
Gestational diabetes
A
A form of diabetes that occurs only during pregnancy
4
Q
Discomforts of Pregnancy
A
🔸nausea/vomitting 🔹sleepiness 🔸heartburn 🔹shortness of breath 🔸 varicose veins 🔹muscle cramps in legs 🔸lower back pain
5
Q
Weight Gain During Pregnancy
A
24-30lbs
6
Q
Lactose intolerance
A
Milk products that cause symptoms such as abdominal pain and gas
7
Q
Lactase
A
An enzyme that helps in the digestion of lactose
8
Q
Preeclampsia
A
Condtion is characterized by high blood pressure and the presence of protein in the mother’s urine
