TERMS Flashcards
The number of pregnancies that reached viability,
regardless of whether the infants were born alive
or not.
Para
A woman who is or has been pregnant.
Gravida
A woman who is pregnant for the first time.
Primigravida
A woman who has given birth to one child past
age of viability
Primipara
A woman who has been pregnant previously.
Multigravida
A woman who has carried two or more
pregnancies to viability.
Multipara
A woman who has never been and is not
currently pregnant.
Nulligravida
This is when the woman and her partner spend
time learning that they are pregnant. They concentrate on what it feels like. A common reaction is usually ambivalence or feeling both pleased or not pleased about the pregnancy
First Trimester - Accepting the pregnancy
This is when the woman and her partner move through emotions (eg., narcissism, they become introvert as they concentrate on what it will feel like to be a parent, minsan andito na roleplaying, increase dreaming
Second Trimester - Accepting the baby
The couple starts to prepare materials and other arrangements for the baby. Sometimes, the couple may also grow impatient with pregnancy as they ready themselves for birth.
Third Trimester - Preparing for parenthood
is a rule of measuring the symphysis fundal height measurement, although not documented to be thoroughly reliable, it is an easy method of determining
fetal growth in uterus. The fundal typical milestones.
MCDONALD’S RULE
For a baby to be delivered vaginally, he or she must be able to pass through this ring of bone.
PELVIS
is the lightening or is the settling of the fetal head to
prepare for birth. Also called engagement.
Primipara
It is the settling of the fetal presenting part which is
normally the head to the level of the ischial spine.
lightening or engagement
From ovulation to fertilization.
Ovum
From fertilization to implantation
magdedevelop into morula, blastocyst.
Zygote
From implantation to 5-8 weeks.
Embryo
From 5-8 weeks until term
Fetus
Developing embryo or fetus and placental structures throughout pregnancy
Conceptus
The earliest age at which fetuses could survive if they were born at that time, generally accepted at 24 weeks, or fetuses weighing more than 400g.
Age of viability
normal weight gain of a pregnant woman.
26 to 35 pounds
FALSE CONTRACTIONS
Begin and remain irregular
TRUE CONTRACTIONS
Begin irregularly but become regular and predictable
FALSE CONTRACTIONS
Felt first abdominally and remain confined to the abdomen and groin
TRUE CONTRACTIONS
Felt first in lower back and sweep around to the abdomen in a wave.
FALSE CONTRACTIONS
Often disappear with ambulation and sleep
TRUE CONTRACTIONS
Continue no matter what the woman’s level of activity.
