Antenatal Care Flashcards
1
Q
What is a trimester
A
3 sections of pregnancies
2
Q
What is the 1st trimester
A
First 3 months
Turns from embryo to foetus
Blastocysts takes place
Baby fully formed at 12 weeks
3
Q
2nd trimester what is it
A
13-28 weeks
Monthly visit and checks are made eg. Blood test, urine, weight, untra sound
28 weeks baby viable
4
Q
What is 3rd trimester
A
29 weeks to birth
Baby has best chance of survival
Visit every 2 weeks
Palpating occurs
