Pregnancy/Reproduction Flashcards
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How do you calculate EDD?
LMP + 1 Year - 3 Months + 7 days
G: Gravida
total number of pregnancies (including current one)
P: Para
number of pregnancies that have lasted past 20 weeks
T: Term Births
number of pregnancies that have ended at or after 37 weeks
P: Preterm Births
number of pregnancies that have ended at or after 20 weeks, but before 37 weeks (20-36 weeks)
A: Abortions
number of pregnancies ending before 20 weeks
L: Living Children
number of children currently living
Chadwick’s Sign
bluish/purple discoloration of the cervix (think C for color)
Goodell’s Sign
softening of the cervix (think GOOey)
Hedger’s Signs
softening of the lower uterine segment
How many extra calories are needed during the 1st trimester?
none
How many extra calories are needed during the 2nd trimester?
340
How many extra calories are needed during the 3rd trimester?
450
Why is the first ultrasound done?
to confirm pregnancy
When and why is the second ultrasound done?
18-20 weeks
looks for congenital malformations, excludes multiples, confirms dates, and identifies gender (if wanted)
When and why is the third ultrasound done?
34 weeks
determines fetal weight, height, growth, and verifies placental position
What can ultrasound detect?
Fetal heartbeat, movement, and breathing
What does increased circulating maternal serum alpha-fetoprotein indicate?
failure of neural tubes to close
What does decreased circulating maternal serum alpha-fetoprotein indicate?
down’s syndrome hydatidiform mole, excessive maternal weight, maternal diabetes I, or trisomy 18
What is amniocentesis?
transabdominal puncture of the amniotic sac with a fluid sample retraction
What does an amniocentesis do at 11-14 weeks?
detects genetic abnormalities
What does an amniocentesis do at 15-20 weeks?
detect chromosomal abnormalities, evaluates fetal condition when mother is sensitive to Rh+ blood, diagnoses intrauterine infection, and investigates amniotic fluid AFP levels
What does an amniocentesis do at 35+ weeks?
determines fetal lung maturity and Rh isoimmunization
What are risks associated with amniocentesis?
spontaneous miscarriage and fluid leak