OB/Gyn Flashcards
MC first symptom of pregnancy
Amenorrhea
What leads to sx in pregnancy
Surge in estrogen, progesterone and b-HCG
First step in pt w/ sx of pregnancy
Pregnancy test
Cause of morning sickness
Increase in b-HCG by placenta
Define embryo
Fertilization to 8 weeks
Define fetus
8wks to birth
Define infant
Birth to 1 yr
Define developmental age
Days since fertilization
Define gestational age
Days/weeks since LMP (2 weeks longer than DA)
Nagele rule
LMP - 3mos + 7 days
First trimester
Fertilization till 12wks (DA) or 14wks (GA)
Second trimester
12/14 to 24/26
Third trimester
24/26 until delivery
Pre-viable fetus
Born before 24wks
Preterm
Born 25-37wks
Term
Born 38-42wks
Postterm
Born after 42wks
Gravidity
Number of times woman has been pregnant
Parity breakdown
Full term
Preterm
Abortion
Living children
First sign of pregnancy on physical exam
Goodell - softening of cervix
What is quickening
1st time mother feels baby kick
When is Goodell sign seen
4 weeks
Ladin sign
Softening of the midline of the uterus
6 weeks
Chadwick sign
Blue discoloration of vagina and cervix
6-8wks