Gestational Age (GA)
age in days/weeks from the last menstrual period
Embryo
from time of fertilization to 8 weeks (GA 10 weeks)
Fetus
after 8 weeks to time of birth
Infant
time between delivery and 1 year old
First trimester
1st 14 weeks
Second Trimester
14-28 weeks
Third Trimester
28 weeks until after delivery
Previable
infant delivered before 24weeks
Preterm
24-37 weeks
Term
37-42 weeks
Post term
past 42 weeks
Gravidity
number of times woman has been pregnant
Parity
number of pregnancies led to birth after 20 weeks (or >500g infant
Term, Preterm, Abortions, Living Children
Goals of Prenatal Care
Maternal Physiology: Cardiology
Output increases
stroke volume increases
pulse increases (15-20BPM)
systolic ejection murmur and S3 gallop common
PVR falls
Fall in BP in 2nd trimester, return to normal in 3rd trimester
Maternal Physiology: Respiratory System
Maternal Physiology:
Renal System
Maternal Physiology:
Hematologic System
Maternal Physiology: GI system
decreased motility (due to progesterone) reduced gastric acid secretion
Maternal Physiology: Uterus
weight increases (70-110g) blood flow increases to about 750cc/min or 10-15% of CO (significant: risk during c-section)
Maternal Physiology: Cervix
increased water content and vascularity
increases cervical mucous secretions
Diagnosis of Pregnancy
Confirm –>HCG (urine as sensitive as serum)
-can be positive 1wk after fertilization
Viable pregnancy
First questions to ask pregnant female
Was it planned?
Are you planning to continue this pregnancy?
History of Prenatal Patient
Menstrual Cycle
Previous pregnancies–>complications
Dating
PMH: HTN, DM, asthma, depression, bladder or kidney infections, bleeding/clotting disorders, anesthesia problems
PSH: C-sections, cervical procedures, abdomino-pelvic surgeries
Allergies
Genetic Hx