rate of twins?
1/250
results of 2 vessel cord?
<1% singleton 2.5% of SAB increased in diabetic moms
t/f: hydropnephrosis/ hydroureter is benign in pregnancy?
true. gravid uterus compresses structures, progesterone relaxes things
how is glucose filtration affected during pregnancy?
GFR is increased, and glucose filtration is decreased
whats a succenturiate placenta?
accessory lobe located away from the main placenta –> can give way to PPH
whats a fenestrated placenta?
middle is missing
define: OB conjugate
shortest distance between promontory of sacrum and symphysis pubis ~10.5 cm

types of pelvic shapes

what is meant by “mentum transverse”
chin is presenting part
what does a saltatory pattern on fetal heart tracing represent?
brief acute hypoxia that is seen in second phase of labor

who can attempt TOLAC?
pt with history of low transverse
diagnostic tests that arereassuring for fetal lung status?
1) + phosphatydal glyercol in amniotic fluid
2) ratio > 2/1 of L/s in blood
increased systolic:diastolic cord doppler can signs of….
IUGR
preE
progesterone value that indicates a viable fetus?
a non viable fetus?
<5ng/ml vs >25ng/ml
nl weight gain ranges during pregnancy?
normal weight= 25-35 lbs
underweight= 40
obese= 15
basic phys of LE in pregnancy
increase venous pressure due to compression of IVC + decreased plasma osmolality due to dilutional affect
what are indications to proceed with NSVD with breech presentation? what about “stargazer?
frank breech
flexed head
nl fluid
weight between 2500-3800
“stargazer= extended neck= CS!!
signs of fetal metabolic acidosis
tachy
0 variability
lates
***signs for emergent section
what is the appropriate amount of fetal kicks?
~10/2hr
treatment for any imbedded placenta (acc-per)
hyst
when do you see ACUTE polyhydramnios?
before 28 weeks, with preterm labor
what are complications of polyhydramnios
placental abruption
uterine dysfuntion
PPH
indications for cerclage?
hx of >3 2nd/3rd tri losses or hx of preterm deliveries
***cervical length < 25 mm is sketchy
when is indomethacid contraindicated?
after 34 weeks
-oligohydramnios –> can decrease fetal urine