Labs & Tests
GTT
24-28 weeks (2 hour test)
Risk factors for a sickle cell crisis.
What are... dehydration, low oxygen, being sick, being stressed, being in pain, high altitudes.
Common Discomforts
increase voiding, N/V, back pain
3rd trimester, SOB, Peeing alot, back pain
I can't touch Cat litter b/c
toxoplasmosis
Pregnant women to watch this when eatting seafood.
What is mercury level.
normal H&H
> 11
> 33
Preterm risks
Ama, previous preterm labor, young, Smoking cigarettes or using illicit drugs, infections, IVF
Presumptive Signs
amenorrhea, n/v, fatigue enlarged sore breasts, frequent urination
range fetus HR when full term
110-160bpm
These are some items people with Pica eat
What are Ice chips, clay, dirt, laundry starch
Normal Platelets
>100,000
NST
15x15, 20 min x2, BPP
Probable signs
+ pregnancy test, Goodells, chadwicks, Hegars, braxton hicks
Methotrexate
antimetabolite, need preconception counseling
These are high iron foods
lean meats, seafood, nuts, beans, and fortified cereals
GBS
36-37 weeks, positive or negative, treat
Pt comes in with dark red blood and rigid stomach
placental abruption
Positive Signs
U/S, Fetal HR, Provider feels infant
Light headed and dizzy when lying down
vena cava syndrome
These are folic acid rich foods
Legumes, eggs, citrus fruits, and fortified grains
AFP
Alpha fetoprotein- tells us about neural tube defects
G3P1T1A1L2 means
3 pregs, 1 preterm, 1 term, 1 miscarriage/abortion, 2 living at home
To be considered in Labor
you have to have cervical change and contracting
braxton hicks vs contractions
Describe each
Good sources of protein
chicken, eggs, nuts, lean meats, fish, dairy, and certain grains