week 3&4 Flashcards
There is a dexrotation of the uterus in early pregnancy to the ____
right
leukorrhea in pregnancy comes from _______
increased lactobacillus production
In pregnancy there are three carb metabolim states, what are they?
mild fasting hypoglycemia, pp hyperglycemia, hyperinsulemic state
Breastfeeding helps to decreaese _____postpartum
cholesterol
heart rate increases by ____
10bpm
where is the heart displaced in pregnancy?
left and up
tidal volume _____as pregnancy progresses
increases
what is the most effected system in pergnancy?
renal
what causes the increase in urination in first trimester?
increased uterine weight and softening of isthmus
what causes nocturia?
venous return of fluids
why is there increases change of gall stones in pregnancy?
progesterone causes statis
where is the appendix displaced to in prenancy?
and and lateral, may reach right flank
which gland in the brain increases dramtically in size during pregnancy?
pituitary
If previous thyroid issues, how frequenty would you monitor thyroid levels during pregnancy?
every trimester unless needed more
as far as the thyroid is conderned, there is an increased circulation of ____ in pregnancy
thyroxine
nasal congestion in pragnancy caused from ____
edema in the nose on the capillary level.
What are Varneys 3 steps to adaptation per trimester?
1st: period of adjustment
2nd: period of radiant health
3rd: period of watchful waiting
Safe herbs
rr leaf tea
echinacea
ginger
chamomile
what are two phytoestrogen herbs to avoid?
isoflavone extracts and red clover
when watching kick counts, elapsed time for baby to make four movements should not exceed ___
60minutes