PSYCHOLOGICAL CHANGES OF PREGNANCY

Question 1

These signs and symptoms are traditionally divided into 3 classifications

Answer 1

1. Presumptive
2. Probable
3. Positive

Question 2

those which, when taken as single entities, could easily indicate other conditions

Answer 2

presumptive

Question 3

Line of dark pigment forms
on the abdomen

Answer 3

linea nigra

Question 4

Dark pigment forms on face

Answer 4

melasma

Question 5

Stretch marks form on abdomen

Answer 5

striae gravidarum

Question 6

signs of pregnancy that are objective and so can be verified by an examiner.

Answer 6

probable signs of pregnancy

Question 7

A venipuncture of blood serum reveals the presence of human chorionic gonadotropin hormone

Answer 7

serum laboratory tests

Question 8

Color change of the vagina from pink to violet

Answer 8

chadwick’s sign

Question 9

Softening of the cervix

Answer 9

goodell’s sign

Question 10

Softening of the lower uterine segment

Answer 10

hegar’s sign

Question 11

Characteristic ring is evident

Answer 11

Sonographic evidence of gestational sac

Question 12

When lower uterine segment is tapped on a bimanual examination, the fetus can be felt to rise against the abdominal wall

Answer 12

ballottement

Question 13

Periodic uterine tightening occurs

Answer 13

braxton hicks sign

Question 14

Fetal outline can be palpated through abdomen

Answer 14

fetal outline felt by examiner

Question 15

what are the positive signs of pregnancy

Answer 15

sonographic evidence
fetal heart
fetal movement

Question 16

→ Task: Accepting the pregnancy
 The woman and her partner both spend time recovering from the surprise of learning they are pregnant and concentrate on what it feels like to be pregnant.

ambivalence (both pleased and not pleased about the pregnancy)

Answer 16

first trimester

Question 17

→ Task:Accepting the baby
 The woman and her partner move through emotions such as narcissism and introversion as they concentrate on what it will feel like to be a parent. Role-playing and increased dreaming are common.

Answer 17

second trimester

Question 18

→ Task:Preparing for the baby and end of pregnancy
 The woman and her partner prepare clothing and sleeping arrangements for the baby but also grow impatient as they ready themselves for birth

Answer 18

third trimester

Question 19

She may want to be pregnant and yet she may not be enjoying it

Answer 19

ambivalence

Question 20

she has to give up or alter her present role as she will never be the woman she has been in exactly the same way again. She will never be able to be as irresponsible and carefree again, or perhaps sleep soundly for the next few years

Answer 20

grief

Question 21

an early reaction to pregnancy. A woman who previously perhaps was barely conscious of her body, who dressed in the morning with little thought about what to wear, suddenly begins to concentrate on these aspects

Answer 21

narcissism

Question 22

turning inward to concentrate on oneself and one’s body, is a common finding during pregnancy.

Answer 22

introversion

Question 23

They are more active, appear healthier than ever before,and are more outgoing.

Answer 23

extroverted

Question 24

the way your body appears to yourself

Answer 24

body image

Question 25

a zone of separation you perceive between yourself and objects or other people

Answer 25

body boundary

Question 26

can make it difficult for a woman to make decisions, be as aware of her surroundings as usual, or maintain time management with her usual degree of skill.

Answer 26

stress

Question 27

Many partners experience physical symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, and backache to the same degree or even more intensely than their partners during a pregnancy; some begin to gain weight along with their partner.

Answer 27

couvade syndrome

Question 28

Mood changes occur frequently in a pregnant woman, partly as a symptom of narcissism (i.e., her feelings are easily hurt by remarks that would have been laughed off before) and partly because of hormonal changes, particularly the sustained increase in estrogen and progesterone.

Answer 28

emotional liability

Question 29

Others might feel a loss of desire because of their increase in __

Answer 29

estrogen

Question 30

During the first trimester, most women report a decrease in __ because of the nausea, fatigue, and breast tenderness that accompany early pregnancy.

Answer 30

libido

Question 31

During the __ trimester, as blood flow to the pelvic area increases to supply the placenta, libido and sexual enjoyment can rise markedly.

Answer 31

second

Question 32

During the __ trimester, sexual desire may remain high, or it may decrease because of difficulty finding a comfortable position and increasing abdominal size.

Answer 32

third