ToL OB/GYN Flashcards
Bluish discoloration of the vagina and cervix is known as what sign of pregnancy?
Chadwick sign
Softening and cyanosis of the cervix at or after 4 weeks of pregnancy is known as what sign?
Goodell sign
Softening of the uterus after 6 weeks of pregnancy is known as what sign?
Ladin sign
What is the cause of nausea in pregnancy?
Increase in estrogen, progesterone, and hCG
What happens to GFR in pregnancy?
It increases by 50%
What structure produces hCG?
The placenta
How much does the daily caloric need increase by in pregnancy?
300 calories/day and 500 during breastfeeding
What is an appropriate amount of weight to gain during pregnancy?
20-30 lbs
What is Naegle’s rule?
It is used to estimate due date. The rule is the date of the LMP - 3 months + 7 days.
What is gravida?
Total number of pregnancies
What is parity?
The number of deliveries.
How can parity be further classified?
TPAL - term, preterm, abortion, live
How often do patients need to be seen for prenatal care?
First visit usually around 6-10 weeks pregnancy. Examined every 4 weeks until 32 weeks, then every 2 weeks until 36 weeks, then weekly.
What should the fundal height be at 20 weeks gestation?
to the umbilicus
When can cardiac activity of a fetus be detected?
6 weeks
