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Chapter 18 pregnancy

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Chadwick's sign   A blueish -violet hue to the cervix and vagina  
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Goodells sign   Softening of the cervix , felt by the examiner  
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Embryo   The name given to the product of conception from the second through The eighth week of pregnancy  
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Fetus   The name given to the product of conception from the ninth week through the duration of the gestational period  
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Chloasma   Mask of pregnancy  
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Linea nigra   A dark line of pigmentation that may extend from the fundus to the symphysis Pubis during pregnancy  
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Striae gravidarum   Stretch marks on the abdomen, thighs, and breasts during pregnancy  
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Quickening   Movement by the fetus felt by the mother  
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Braxton hicks   Irregular contractions of the uterus that occur throughout pregnancy  
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Ballottement   A technique that causes the fetus to bounce within the amniotic fluid, with the examiner feeling it rebound quickly  
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Pregnancy known as gestational period   9 calendar months or 10 Luna months Forty weeks or 280 days 3 trimester - 3 months each trimester  
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Fertilization/ conception   Union of a sperm and a mature ovum Takes place in outer third of Fallopian tube  
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Zygote   Initial name for fertilized ovum  
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Embryo   Name of product of conception from the second through eight week of pregnancy  
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Accessory structure of pregnancy / amniotic sac   Also known as the fetal membrane Strong thin walled membranous sac that envelopes and protects the growing fetus  
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Amniotic sac/ fetal membrane   Chorion = outer layer of the sac Amnion = inner layer of the sac Amnion fluid within sac to cushion and protect the fetus during pregnancy  
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Placenta / 3 functions   Temporary organ of pregnancy provides for fetal respiration , nutrition , excretion Functions as an endocrine gland by producing hormones necessary for normal growth  
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HCG   Human chrorionic gonadotropin Estrogen progesterone and HPL  
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HPL   Human placental lactogen  
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Placenta 2 sides   Maternal side ( attaches to the wall or uterus ) Has a beefy red appearance Fetal side - contains arteries and veins intertwining to form the umbilical Cord ( has a shiny slightly grey appearance ) Serves as a life line between mother and fetus  
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Transports nutrients and wastes to and from developing fetus Arises from the center of the placenta and attached to umbilicus of fetus   Fetal side of placenta / umbilical cord  
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Amenorrhea   Absence of menstrution  
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Changes in Uterus   Small pear shaped organ before pregnancy / then expands to accommodate Growing fetus placenta amniotic sac , and fluid during pregnancy  
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Changes in vagina   Bluish - violet hue due to increased blood supply in the cervix ... Increased vaginal discharge and heavy shedding due to increase of glycogen In vaginal cells  
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Leukorrhea   Thick white vaginal discharge during pregnancy  
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Secretion of colostrum   "Forerunner of breast milk" thin yellowish discharges from nipples  
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Hypotension   During the second and third trimesters when supine Weight of the pregnant uterus presses against the descending aorta and inferior vena cava The mother may get hypotension making them dizzy / black outs due to the pressure  
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Urination / 1 st trimester   More urine due to increasing size of the uterus creates pressure  
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Urination / 2 nd trimester   Less urine uterus rises up out of the pelvis and the pressure on the bladder is relieved  
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Urination / 3 rd trimester   More urine frequency returns due to pressure of the baby's head on the bladder  
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Wadding qait   Wider stance due to softening of pelvic joints and relaxing of pelvic ligaments Causes an offset of center of gravity  
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Changes of skin   Increased warm/ sweating due to metabolism increased activity of sweat glands Blemish / increase of sebaceous gland Chloasma / hype pigmentation on forehead cheeks and bridge of nose  
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A woman's body goes through changes except   Changes in bone structure  
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Fetal heartbeat   Ultrasound 8-10 weeks ( earliest 5-6 weeks) Fetoscope 18-20 weeks Normal range 120 to 160 bpm  
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Naegele's rule   Subtract 3 months from LMP and then add 1 yr and 7 days  
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EDC   Expected date of confinement  
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EDD   Expected date of delivery  
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EDB   Expected date of birth  
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Abortion   Termination of pregnancy before the fetus has reached a viability ( an age at which the fetus could live outside of the uterine environment )  
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Abruptio placenta   Premature separation of a normally implanted placenta from the uterine wall ( can occur after the pregnancy has passed 20 weeks gestation or during labor)  
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Ectopic pregnancy   Tubular pregnancy Abnormal implantation of a fertilized egg(ovum) outside of the uterine cavity  
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Gestational diabetes   Develop an inability to metabolize carbohydrates ( glucose intolerance) with resultant hyperglycemia  
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Hellp syndrome   Serious obstetrical complication that occur in approximately 10 % of pregnant Women with pre- eclampsia or eclampsia  
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HELLP   Hemolytic anemia , elevated liver enzymes, and low platelet count  
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Hellp diagnosis   Presents with malaise or a viral- type illness in 3rd trimester should be evaluated Lab test include CBC / liver functions test  
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Hydatidiform mole   Abnormal condition that begins as a pregnancy and deviates from normal Development very early Also called molar pregnancy , hydratid mole Ovum deteriorates / chronic villi of placenta changes into a mass of cysts( resembling grapes)  
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Hyperemesis gravidarum   Abnormal condition of pregnancy characterized by severe vomiting that results in maternal dehydration and weight loss  
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A molar pregnancy very quickly deviates from normal development And does not produce an embryo/ fetus   True The rapid and abnormal cell division cannot sustain life  
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Incompetent cervix   Condition in which cervical os dilates before the fetus reaches term without Labor or uterine contractions 2nd trimester / spontaneous abortion of fetus  
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Placenta previa   Condition of pregnancy in which the placenta is implanted in the lower part of the uterus 3rd trimester ( classic symptoms) painless bleeding during 3rd trimester  
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PIH   Pregnancy induced hypertension  
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Pregnancy induced hypertension   Development of hypertension during pregnancy in women who had normal blood pressure readings prior to pregnancy  
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3 categories of PIH   Gestational hypertension / develops after 20 weeks gestation no sign of Edema or Proteinuria Pre- eclampsia / after 20 weeks gestation with Proteinuria or edema Eclampsia / most servere hypertension - seizures  
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RH incompatibility   In compatibility between an RH - neg mothers blood with her RH - positive baby's blood Causes mothers body to develope antibodies that's will destroy the RH - positive blood  
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Bloody show   Occurs as a result of the softening , dialation, and effacement of the cervix in preparation for childbirth / vaginal discharge mixture of thick mucus and pink or dark brown blood  
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Lightening   Settling of the fetal head into the pelvis Occurs a few weeks prior to the onset of labor  
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False contractions   Irregular Not too frequent Shorter duration Not to intense Discomfort felt in abdomen / groin area Walking may relieve or decrease contractions Effacement nor dilation of cervix , no change  
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True contractions   Regular More frequent Longer duration more intense Discomfort in lower back radiates to lower abdomen Feels like Menstual cramps Strengthen in contractions Cervix effaces and dilates  
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AFP screening   Serum screening test for levels of alpha - feta protein in the blood Assists with the determination of the risk of birth defects : Spina bifida / Down's syndrome / trisomy 18 Test done 15/21 weeks gestation  
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Amniocentesis   Passage of a needle into the amniotic sac for the removal of amniotic fluid for examination  
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Cesarean section   Sx proceedure in which the abdomen and uterus are incised and a baby is delivered transabdominally  
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Chronic villus sampling   Test preformed in 1st trimester to detect chromosomal abnormalities Small amount of placenta tissue is removed during 11-13 week contains same genetic data as the fetus Check for Down's syndrome  
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Fetal monitoring ( electronic )   Use of an Electronic device to monitor fetal heart rate and maternal uterine Contractions  
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