Flashcards in Second Trimester Deck (20)
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When does the second trimester take place?
14 - 27 WEEKS GESTATION
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Name the 4 main hormonal changes happening in the second trimester?
DECREASED FATIGUE and NAUSEA
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ACNE
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CHLOASMA
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LINEA ALBA = LINEA NIGRA
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Name the general physical changes happening in the second trimester? (3)
BEGINS TO "SHOW"
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CENTRE OF GRAVITY CHANGES (Enlarged uterus, placenta)
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QUICKENING BEGINS (connection) - 1ST MOVEMENTS FELT
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Is there a strain on the spine in the second trimester?
YES
LUMBAR - ANTERIOR PELVIC TILT
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THORACIC - KYPHOSIS
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Is there a strain on the respiratory in the second trimester?
YES
ADDED PRESSURE IN ABDOMEN = DECREASED PRESSURE IN LUNGS
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RIBCAGE FLARES UP and OUT (costal margin pain)
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Which muscle group would experience loads of increased MRT due to the new weight on the anterior torso?
GLUTEAL MM
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Stretch marks may begin to appear in the second trimester, also known as what?
STRIAE GRAVIDARUM
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What cause spider veins and varicosities to develop in the second trimester?
GROWING UTERUS + ANTERIOR PELVIC TILT HINDERS BLOOD FLOW TO LEGS
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Gait changes in the second trimester may show what? (3)
PLANTAR FASCIITIS
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PES PLANUS (ankles in, flat foot)
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CALLOUSES
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What happens to blood pressure in the second trimester?
BP DROPS
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Is constipation in the 2nd trimester mechanical or hormonal?
MECHANICAL
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Is increased edema and heartburn normal in the 2nd trimester?
YES
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What's the name of the practice contractions which begin in the second trimester?
BRAXTON HICKS CONTRACTIONS
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What should you be searching for in assessing posture in the 2nd trimester? (4)
PELVIC CHANGES (Anterior pelvic tilt, SIJ/innominate/pubic symphysis dysfunction)
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THORACIC SPINE/RIBCAGE CHANGES
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GAIT CHANGES
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NERVE COMPRESSION
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List the 3 main ways a nerve can become compressed in pregnancy?
1. PIRIFORMIS SYNDROME (NOT Sciatica)
2. THORACIC OUTLET SYNDROME (short pec/scalenes, apical breathing, +edema)
3. CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME
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Is abdominal massage indicated in the second trimester?
YES
NO DEEP/DOWNWARD PRESSURE
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LIFT and MASSAGE
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TOWARD LINEA ALBA/NIGRA
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ENHANCES TISSUE STRETCH
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ENSURE PATIENT WANTS IT
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What can we do for edema occurring in the 2nd trimester?
LYMPH DRAINAGE
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EXTRA PILLOWS (promote drainage)
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COOL FOOT and ARM BATHS
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Breast massage is indicated and useful in 2nd trimester to help with ______________ and drainage.
CONGESTION
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Why do we want to consider the greater trochanter for pain by the second trimester?
SIDE SLEEPING (LEFT recommended)
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COMPRESSION ISCHEMIA, FASCIAL and IT RESTRICTIONS
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