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Prenatal Care, Normal Pregnancy, and Basic L&D Flashcards

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What are some routine tests conducted during prenatal visits?

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BP, Blood type & Rh, CBC, UA (glucose and protein), Random Glucose, HBsAg, HIV, Syphilis, Rubella Titer, Screening for Sickle Cell and CF, and Pap Smear

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Timeline for frequency of prenatal visits entails seeing doctor every ___ week/s for first 24-28 weeks and every ___ week/s for 28-35 weeks. Then every ___ week/s from 36-40/41.

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  • Every 4 weeks until 24-28 weeks
  • Every 2 weeks from 28-35 weeks
  • Every week from 36-40/41
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What supplements are important during pregnancy?

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Folic acid (4mg/day)
Ca++
Iron
Prenatal vitamins

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Benefits of _____ (class of medication) must be weighed with potential harm when advising patient on continuation v. discontinuation.

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Anti-sz meds

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Some Category X drugs (teratogenic) include:

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  • Warfarin
  • Chemo
  • Retinoids, DES, AEDs
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SSRIs are Category ___ drugs.

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C

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____ vaccines are okay and _____ are not.

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Recombinant vaccines are OKAY

Live vaccines are NOT okay

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Examples of live vaccines to avoid during pregnancy are:

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MMR and Varicella

*Must be >3 months before or after pregnancy

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Examples of recombinant vaccines that are okay during pregnancy:

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Influenza, Tetanus, Hep B, and Gardasil

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Fundal height measurement is initiated at ___ weeks.

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20

*Watch for FH measurement that is >3cm above or below gestational age

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Fetal heart rate is normally in the range of ___ - ___.

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120-160 bpm (present after 12 weeks)

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1st Trimester bleeding occurs in 20-25% of pregnancies. Of those pregnancy losses are between ___ and ___ %.

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25-50%

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Overall weight gain in pregnancy is between ___ and ___ lbs (for single gestation).

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25-35 lbs (usually 10lbs in 1st 20 weeks and then 1lb a week thereafter)

*If initial BMI < 20 then weight gain should be between 35-45 lbs

**If initial BMI > 35 then weight gain should be about 15 lbs

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Foods to avoid during pregnancy…

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  1. Toxoplasmosis and Salmonella: poorly cooked meat, raw eggs, cold cuts/hot dogs
  2. Listeriosis: soft, mold-ripened cheeses (brie, camembert, goat chz), unpasteurized chz/milk
  3. Mercury: sushi, king mackerel, tilefish, swordfish, shark
  4. Restrict caffeine to <200 mg/d or one 12oz. a day
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During pregnancy cholesterol will ____ (increase/decrease) and BUN/Cr will ____ (increase/decrease).

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Cholesterol will INCREASE

BUN/Cr will DECREASE

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A little about First Trimester Screening & Tests…(1-12 weeks)

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  1. Down Syndrome screening can be performed
    - if b-hCG is abnormally high or low this could indicate abnormalities
    - PAPP-A: usually LOW with fetal Down Syndrome
    - If there is INCREASED THICKNESS of nuchal fluid on US @ 10-13 weeks then there could be a problem
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Heartbeat is heard around ___ - ___ weeks via US of fetus.

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5-6 weeks

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Chorionic Villus Sampling (CVS) may be performed around 10-13 weeks. What patients is this often offered to?

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Those with:

  • a prior child with chromosomal abnormality
  • maternal age > 35y
  • abnormal 1st or 2nd trimester maternal screening tests
  • abnormal US
  • prior pregnancy losses
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If a-fetoprotein is low, b-hCG is high, and estradiol is low then a diagnosis of _____ is possible.

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Down Syndrome (Trisomy 21)

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Triple Screening, often performed at 15-20 weeks (during 2nd trimester) includes what measurements?

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  1. a-fetoprotein
  2. b-hCG
  3. Estradiol
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Amniocentesis may be offered to the same group of women that qualify for CVS. It is typically offered at what point during the pregnancy?

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15-18 weeks gestation

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Screening for gestational DM occurs between ___ and ___ weeks.

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Third trimester is classified as Weeks 28- Birth.

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Rhogam is given at ___ weeks and within ___ hours after childbirth in unsensitized Rh negative mothers.

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28 weeks and within 72 hours of childbirth

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Group B Strep screening occurs between ___ and ___ weeks (via vaginal-rectal cx).
32-37 weeks *Treated during labor if positive with Penicillin or cefazolin if there is a mild penicillin sensitivity.
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Other tests performed during the 3rd trimester...
1. Hg and Hct: 35 weeks 2. Biophysical profile: Looking at 5 variables- fetal breathing, heart tones, amniotic fluid levels, NST & gross fetal movements (2pts each for a maximum score of 10) 3. Non-Stress Testing
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A Reactive NST indicates fetal ____ (wellbeing/complications).
Wellbeing
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If there is a non-reactive NST then the next step may be a Contraction Stress Test (CST).
Interpretation: - a Negative CST (no late decelerations)= Fetal well being - a Positive CST (repetitive late decelerations)= Worrisome- need PROMPT DELIVERY
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Serum b-hCG can detect pregnancy as early as ___ days after conception. Urine b-hCG can detect pregnancy ___ days after conception.
- Serum= 5 days after conception | - Urine= 14 days after conception
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Uterus and Cervix changes during pregnancy...
Uterus: 1. Ladin's sign: uterus softening after 6 wks 2. Hegar's sign: Uterine isthmus softening after 6-8 wks 3. Piskacek's sign: lateral bulge or softening of uterus cornus 7-8 weeks gestation Cervix: 1. Goodell's sign: cervical softening due to increased vascularization around 4-5 wks gestation 2. Chadwick's sign: bluish colorization of cervix and vulva around 8-12 wks
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Fetal movement usually occurs when?
16-20 weeks
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Fundal height measurement...
12 Weeks: Above pubic symphysis 16 Weeks: Midway between the pubis and umbilicus 20 Weeks: At the UMBILICUS 38 Weeks: 2-3cm below the xiphoid process
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_____ contractions are NOT associated with cervical dilation.
Braxton-Hicks
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"Bloody show" refers to cervical thinning and effacement
FYI
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Stage 1 of Labor...
Onset of labor (true, regular contractions) to full dilation of cervix @ 10cm * Latent phase: 1-6 hours--> cervix effacement with gradual cervical dilation * *Active phase: 4-6 hours--> rapid cervical dilation (usually beginning at 3-4cm)
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Stage 2 of Labor...
Lasts 1-2 hours. Time from full cervical dilation to delivery of fetus :) * Passive phase: complete cervical dilation to active maternal expulsive efforts * *Active phase: from active maternal expulsive efforts to delivery :)
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Stage 3 of Labor...
Postpartum until delivery of PLACENTA -Lasts 0-30 min (avg 5)
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Stage 4 of Labor...
Period 1-2 hours after delivery where mother is assessed for complications
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Cardinal movements of labor...
See study guide
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Fetal monitoring during an uncomplicated pregnancy occurs how often?
- At least every 30 minutes in the active phase of 1st stage of labor - At least every 15 minutes in the second stage of labor * Uterine contractions are assessed every 30 min (includes frequency, duration, and intensity) **Pulse and BP at least every 2-4 hours in normal labor
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During active phase of labor the cervix should be assessed every ___ (time frame).
2 hours *Vaginal exam should be done sparingly during latent phase (esp if membranes have ruptured) to decrease risk of intrauterine infxns
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APGAR score is usually done when?
At 1 and 5 mins after birth (repeat at 10 min if abnormal)
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How is APGAR scored?
1-10 ≥7--> Normal 4-6 --> Fairly Low ≤3--> Critically Low *APGAR of 4 necessitates resuscitation!! ``` A: Appearance P: Pulse G: Grimace A: Activity R: Respiration ``` (See study guide for more info)
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Postpartum-->Puerperium (6 week period after delivery)...
-Uterus returns to normal size and placement around 6 weeks postpartum
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What is Lochia Serosa?
Pinkish/brown vaginal bleeding that occurs 4-10 days postpartum (usually resolves in 3-4 weeks)
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If not breastfeeding menses may return __ - __ weeks postpartum.
6-8
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How long do the stages of labor last typically?
Stage 1: 6-20 hours (first child) Stage 2: 30min-3hrs Stage 3: 0-30mins
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If maternal AFP is increased this suggests possible ____ in fetus. If maternal AFP is decreased this suggests ___.
Increased AFP= NTD Decreased AFP= Trisomy
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Anatomy scan and gender reveal are done by US around week ____.
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Full term is ___ weeks.
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____ and ____ vaccines are given at 28 weeks.
Tdap and Rhogam at 28 weeks
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Biophysical profile is composed of which 5 components?
``` NST Amniotic fluid level Fetal movements Fetal tone Fetal breathing ```
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Late decelerations is when FHR drops at the end of contractions. It is usually due to uteroplacental insufficiency. And it is ALWAYS worrisome!
FYI

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