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Amniotomy

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Amniotomy, also known as artificial rupture of membranes (AROM) and by the lay description “breaking the water,” is the intentional rupture of the amniotic sac by an obstetrical provider.

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Antepartum

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Antepartum means “before childbirth.” Antepartum depression happens only during pregnancy. It’s also sometimes called maternal depression, prenatal depression, and perinatal depression.

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Boggy uterus

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A boggy uterus refers to an enlarged, soft, and tender uterus identified during physical examination. It is most commonly caused by uterine atony or adenomyosis. The diagnosis mainly depends on physical examination; however, an ultrasound or MRI scan can confirm the diagnosis.

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Dilation and curettage (D&C)

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Dilation and curettage (D&C) is a procedure to remove tissue from inside your uterus. Doctors perform dilation and curettage to diagnose and treat certain uterine conditions — such as heavy bleeding — or to clear the uterine lining after a miscarriage or abortion.

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Ductus arteriosus

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The ductus arteriosus is a normal blood vessel that connects two major arteries — the aorta and the pulmonary artery — that carry blood away from the heart

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Dystocia

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difficult birth, typically caused by a large or awkwardly positioned fetus, by smallness of the maternal pelvis, or by failure of the uterus and cervix to contract and expand normally.

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Effacement

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the cervix stretches and gets thinner

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Embryo

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An embryo is the early stage of human development in which organs are critical body structures are formed. Up to 11 weeks

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Endometrium

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the mucous membrane lining the uterus, which thickens during the menstrual cycle in preparation for possible implantation of an embryo.

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Fetus

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an unborn offspring of a mammal, in particular an unborn human baby more than eight weeks after conception.

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Fundus

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the uppermost rounded portion of the uterus

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Gravida

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a pregnant woman —often used in combination with a number or figure to indicate the number of pregnancies a woman has had a gravida four

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Intrapartum

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occurring or provided during the act of birth

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Macrosomia

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Macrosomia refers to growth beyond a specific threshold, regardless of gestational age.

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Multigravida

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a woman who is or has been pregnant for at least a second time.

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Nulliparous

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word used to describe a woman who hasn’t given birth to a child

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Para

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is the number of completed pregnancies beyond 20 weeks gestation

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Parity (TPAL)

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TPAL is an acronym for term births (T), premature births (P), abortions (A), and living children (L). TPAL numbers should be separated by hyphens.

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Primigravid

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pregnant for the first time

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Primipara

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a woman who is giving birth for the first time.

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Uterine atony

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Atony of the uterus, also called uterine atony, is a serious condition that can occur after childbirth. It occurs when the uterus fails to contract after the delivery of the baby, and it can lead to a potentially life-threatening condition known as postpartum hemorrhage.

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Gamete example and numbers

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22 autosomes 46 chromosomes and 1 sex chromosome egg or sperm

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Zone of pellucida

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glycoprotein layer surrounding the plasma membrane of mammalian oocytes

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Layers of embryonic disc 3

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ectoderm, mesoderm, Endoderm

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Ovum time

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1-2 weeks fertilization to implantation

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Languo and when does it develop?

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Fine downy hair on infant week 20

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Foramen ovale

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Opening between the RA and the LA

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Ductus Arteriosus

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Vessel connecting the pulmonary art to the aorta

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Chloasma

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Chloasma, also known as melasma or the “mask of pregnancy,” is a pigmentation disorder of the skin characterized by darker skin patches that primarily affect the face and other sun-exposed areas.

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Linea nigra

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Preg line

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Stretch marks

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Striae gravidarum

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Ballottement

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Pressing on fetus gives bounce back

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LMP and PMP

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Last Menstrual period

previous Menstrual period

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Pr and Pr2

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Para greater or equal to 20 weeks

2 deliveries of at least 20 weeks gestation

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What is leopolds maneuver and what do you assess in all four?

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Palpation of fetus.
1- Hands high-presentation
2. Hands on sides position-spine and limbs
3. hands low above synth pub- presentation
4. engagement/attitude- feeling head

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What is Attitude?

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Amount of flexion in presenting part

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Vertex

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Head down chin flexed GOOD! If not flexed creates wider fetal decent through pelvis.

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Name for forehead

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Sinciput

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2 fontenels of fetal skull and when do they close?

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1-Diamond ant-12-18months

Triangle post-8-12 weeks

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Fetal Lie and when is it bad-2

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Relationship on the long axis of the fetus (spine) with the long axis of the maternal spine when it is perpendicular and breech( which is still parallel)

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Complete breech
Incomplete breech
Frank breech

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Both thighs and knees are flexed
feet coming out first
Thighs flexed and knees extended

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What is it called when the fetal lie is perp?

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Transverse

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Station

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Relation to the presenting part and the fetal head in relation to the ischial spine

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Engagement

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When the presenting part is level with the maternal ish spines

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SVE and what do you chart?

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Steril vaginal exam

  1. Dilation (length) cm
  2. Effacement (percent width)
  3. Station (#)
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Lightening

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Decent into pelvis babe dropped. About 2 weeks before labor

47
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Nesting and time

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24-48 hours before labor starts surg of energy

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Ripening

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Cervix softens/effaces

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Uterine inversion

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Uterus coming out after baby

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