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Flashcards in Miscarriage Deck (8)
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1
Q

4 reasons CVS is offered if..?

A

Earlier screening has suggested a problem
Mother has problems in previous pregnancies
Family had a condition
Abnormality detected

2
Q

What is a endometrium?

A

Lining of uterus

3
Q

2 ways to prevent miscarriage

A

Bed rest to reduce blood lost

Cervix stitched shut to stay stronger

4
Q

4 signs of miscarriage

A
Bleeding
Cramp-like period pain
Light bleeding
Spotting
Gush of clear fluid
5
Q

3 ways to treat ectopic pregnancy

A

Hospital treatment
May lead to removal of Fallopian tube
Usually incapable of surviving

6
Q

3 ways how parents may feel with a loss

A

Mother worry if she can have healthy baby
Mother may feel guilty
Mother try and become pregnant immediately

7
Q

How do identical twins form?

A

Egg is fertilised by a single sperm cell and forms a blastocyst after 1 week
Egg splits in 2 separate embryos
Same DNA

8
Q

How do non-identical twins form?

A

Two eggs released and fertilised by 2 sperm cells

Develop differently and have different DNA