Unit 6 - Obstetrics & Neo - Random Flashcards
The 6 - 8 weeks following parturition is known as the
puerperium or puerperal period
The puerperium period starts from when to when
from the end of the 3rd stage until the reproductive organs return to their pre-pregnant size.
the 3rd stage until the reproductive organs return to their pre-pregnant size is known as
the process is known as involution (shrinking of the uterus) & takes 4 -6 weeks
The embryonic period is ……….
is from conception
the germinal period is …
from conception to about day 21 (early part of the embryonic period.
the fetal period is …
from nine weeks until it is born.
What period is the 1st trimester?
from conception to 12 weeks
What period is the 2nd trimester?
from 13 weeks to 26 weeks
What period is the 3rd trimester?
from 27 weeks until delivery
The process of the fetal head moving deep into the maternal pelvis is known as…
Engagement
What is the fetal station?
a measuring point of the progress of labour. 1-5cm above and below the ischial spines.
1st stage of labour is called..
Effacement(thinning out & shortening) & dilation of the cervix occurs.
2nd stage of labour is called
Expulsive stage - fetus is forced thr the birth canal.
3rd Stage of labour is
lasts from delivery of the neonate until complete expulsion of the placenta & membranes
What does Oxytocin do?
it is a hormone that regulates the flow of milk.
What is the let-down reflex?
the ejection of milk from the nipples
The production of a new human life begins with?
fertilisation
Union of a spermatozoon & an ovum to form a single cell is called a?
zygote. The process is also known as conception.
Sperm contains how 23 chromosomes which is?
22 + X or Y
The ovum contains how 23 chromosomes & ??
22 + X
What is the process called when the zygote moves down the fallopian tubes dividing numerous times?
Cleavage
The zygote contains how many chromosomes?
46 and determines the genetic makeup of the new human life
During cleavage when the cells reach approx 32 it forms a hollow ball called what?
Blastocyst or blastula. (about 3 dates after conception)
After approx 3 wks the blastocyst invaginates (folds inwards) and is reorganised into a ?
Gastrula
The birthing process is called? (onset on labour may begin with several signs - contractions, the show and rupture of membranes)
Parturition
While involution takes place & the uterus heals the women will experience a vaginal discharge known as?
Lochia
1st stage of lochia?
Lochia rubra - bright red loss for first 3 or 4 days
2nd stage of lochia?
Lochia serosa - reduces in quantity and changes to pink or brown
3rd stage of lochia?
Lochia alba - becomes yellowish, white or colorless aout the 10 th day.
Estimated date when childbirth is likely to occur is calculated from?
The first day of the last menstrual period (LMP)
Primigravida
First pregnancy
Multipara
More than one pregnancy
A hormone to induce or stimulate labour
Oxytocin
Rapid labour and delivery
Oxytocia
What is Premature detachment of a normally implanted placenta.
placental abruption or abruptio placentae
What is Placental implantation partly or wholly over the cervical opening or lower region of the uterine wall?
placenta praevia - Literally “placenta first”.
What s the neonatal period?
The first 28 days of the newborns (neonates) life.
What is Blood vessels from the placenta or the umbilical cord are trapped between the fetus and the entrance to the birth canal?
vasa praevia
What is the perinatal period?
Commencing at 20 completed weeks of gestation & ending 28 completed days after birth (neonatal period)
What is neonatalogy?
Branch if medicine the concentrates on care of the NB in the 1st few wks of life. Spec in diagnosis & treatment of disorders.
