T4 - Advance Organizer (Josh) Flashcards
How many times per day does a mom need to do a kick count?
High Risk = 2-3 x’s day
Low Risk = 1-2 x’s day
How many times per day does a mom need to do a kick count?
High Risk = 2-3 x’s day
Low Risk = 1-2 x’s day
How many fetal movements should mom feel in a one hour kick count?
5-6
No fetal movements within – is serious and requires a visit to doctor.
12 hrs
Why would diabetic mom need less insulin during first trimester?
Baby taking up some blood sugar
N/V can cause sugar loss
Human Placental Lactogen (HPL) is secreted (it’s an insulin antagonist)
What happens to insulin requirements in 2nd and 3rd Trimesters?
increases by as much as 4 x’s normal need
What weeks of gestation are insulin needs the highest?
36-40 wks
Which A1c levels show good control?
fair control?
poor control?
Good = 2.5-5.9%
Fair = 6-8%
Poor = > 8%
What is normal HCT in pregnancy?
Hgb?
HCT = 33
Hgb = 11
— increases Iron absorption.
— decreases iron absorption.
Vit C
Milk, Tea, and Coffee
How much Folic Acid should mom receive during pregnancy?
400 mg/day
What is a Reactive NST?
2 Accels (15x15) in 20 min period
***if less than 32 wks, 10x10
During labor, what glucose level do we want to maintain for mom?
During labor, monitor glucose —-.
hourly
***more in second stage b/c voluntary pushing requires more energy
— helps stabilize blood sugar postpartum.
Breastfeeding
Why do we need to maintain the integrity of diabetic mom’s nipples if she’s breastfeeding?
diabetics are more prone to infection so any cracks can lead to mastitis
What happens to insulin needs upon expulsion of placenta?
fall dramatically
What levels are we looking for in the 1 hr (50g) OGTT?
How many fetal movements should mom feel in a one hour kick count?
5-6
No fetal movements within – is serious and requires a visit to doctor.
12 hrs
Why would diabetic mom need less insulin during first trimester?
Baby taking up some blood sugar
N/V can cause sugar loss
Human Placental Lactogen (HPL) is secreted (it’s an insulin antagonist)
What happens to insulin requirements in 2nd and 3rd Trimesters?
increases by as much as 4 x’s normal need
What weeks of gestation are insulin needs the highest?
36-40 wks
Which A1c levels show good control?
fair control?
poor control?
Good = 2.5-5.9%
Fair = 6-8%
Poor = > 8%
What is normal HCT in pregnancy?
Hgb?
HCT = 33
Hgb = 11
What numbers constitute a positive 3 hr OGTT?
> 140 or > 145
***avoid caffeine and smoking for 12 hrs before test