Maternal Adaptations
This pigment increase is noted by a darkened line from the umbilicus to the symphysis pubis
What is Linea Nigra?
The term used for a pregnant woman experiencing seizures
What is eclampsia?
Once the zygote attaches to the endometrium this bio chemical marker is produced.
What is HCG?
When this is inserted it often causes amenorrhea
What is an IUD?
This position is recommended to avoid aortocaval compression syndrome
What is the left lateral position?
The increase in vascularity, especially to the nose may cause this in pregnancy.
What is epistaxis?
This is the medication utilized as the antidote for magnesium toxicity
What is calcium gluconate?
This germ layer generates the nervous system and the epidermis
What is the ectoderm?
These STI's are difficult to eradicate because the treatment causes nausea and vomiting
What is chlamydia and gonorrhea?
Nurses will implement this intervention first when a patient is hemorrhaging
What is fundal massage?
The term used in pregnancy for reduced number of red blood cells due to increased plasma volume
What is pseudo anemia?
This happens when erythrocytes break up while passing through small blood vessels damaged by hypertension
What is hemolysis?
The zygote is nourished by this before the placenta is developed
What is the corpus luteum?
This is the recommendation for duration of wearing a diaphragm
What is 4 hours?
The classification of magnesium sulfate is how seizures are managed.
What is CNS depressant?
The apex of the heart my shift slightly due to this maternal adaptation in pregnancy
What is cardiac hypertrophy?
If this is completely covered by the placenta then the fetus must be born by Cesarean section
What is the cervix?
These are finger-like projections on the outer surface of the chorion
What is villi?
Using this routine testing, HPV can be manged more effectively
What is a pap smear?
This is greatly reduced by placing babies on their backs to sleep
What is SIDs
Relaxation of the esophageal sphincter, the large and small intestine due to progesterone production causes heart burn and constipation. This phenomenon is known as
What is reverse perastalsis?
When the uterus is boggy, hemorrhage will occur.
What is uterine atony?
Kidneys and cartilage are both developed in this germ layer
What is the mesoderm?
Treatment with oral metronidazole is most effective for this infection
What is bacterial vaginosis?
An increase in this component of the biophysical profile can indicate problems with the fetal kidneys
What is amniotic fluid?