Terminology
The time during pregnancy prior to labor or birth is called
Antepartum
Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (hCG)
Goodell's sign
Cervical softening from increased vascularity
What are the 3 types of placenta previa?
Marginal (low-lying), Partial & Complete
What are the 3 phases of paternal adaptation?
Announcement, Moratorium & Focusing phases.
A full-term pregnancy is between is a range between ________ weeks.
37-42 weeks
What is the calculation used for Naegle's rule
+ 7 days, - 3 months, + 1year (if needed)
Hegars Sign
Compressibility of the isthmus (lower uterine segment) assessed using bimanual examination.
What are the names of the 2 layers of the amniotic sac?
What happens during Rubins 2nd Phase in the mother-child relationship?
Woman accepts the growing fetus is distinct from herself.
A woman who has never been pregnant before is called a
Nulligravida
What does the Relaxin hormone do during pregnancy?
Relaxes the pelvic muscles/joints & vasodilates
Chadwick's Sign
Purple-blue tint to the cervix d/t increased vascularity
What are the characteristics of a placenta abruption?
Dark red bleeding that is associated with pain. May be a rigid abdomen.
Couples who are expecting a baby ________ their relationships.
Reorder
The time during labor & delivery is called
Intrapartum
What is the rationale for Progesterone's effect on the smooth muscle of the GI system?
Decreases motility & improves absoption of nutrients
What is ballottement?
Ability to move the IUP by bouncing it with 2 fingers during vaginal exam
What is the condition where placenta tissue grows into the uterine muscle?
Placenta acreta (can be in increta or percreta as well)
What are the 3 maternal role identification-establishing relationships with the fetus?
I am pregnant, I am going to have a baby, and I am going to be a parent/caregiver.
What is the definition of viability?
The ability of a fetus to live once outside of the womb. Generally not < 22 weeks.
What effect does Estrogen have on the uterus?
Increased blood flow by vasodilation
An hCG level should __________ every 2 days.
Double
What are the characteristics of placenta previa?
Bright red, painless bleeding. Patients usually require a C/S
What is it called when the partner experiences sympathetic pregnancy symptoms?
Couvade Sydrome