Gestational Conditions
Labor
Meds
Pregnant Body
Fetus
100

dehydration, electrolyte imbalance, weight loss can be caused by this early pregnancy condition

Hyper-emesis gravidarum

100

This stage of labor includes birth of fetus to delivery of placenta.

Third stage

100

Given during pre-eclampsia for severe range bp to prevent Eclampsia

Magnesium Sulfate

100

Foods rich in this element may make a pregnant person less susceptible to PICA.

Iron

100

This can be transverse, oblique, or longitudinal

Fetal lie

200

Painless, bright red vaginal bleeding in 2nd and 3rd trimester could indicate this condition in pregnancy

Placenta Previa

200

Thickening and softening of cervix during labor. Will be at 100% before birth

Cervical Effacement

200

Needs for this medication spike in the 2nd and 3rd trimester of pregnancy when DM is involved

Insulin

200

This can improves muscle tone; shorten course of labor, & increases sense of well-being

Moderate exercise in labor

200

The presenting part is sacrum or feet

Breech

300

Excessive clotting that uses up platelets and other clotting factors.

DIC

300

This term is used for the feeling of the fetus dropping into the pelvis

Lightening

300

This medication is given to pregnant person to help with fetal lung development if premature birth is expected.

Betamethasone/Dexamethasone

300

If not taken in first trimester, infant could be at risk for neural tube defects.

Folic acid

300

A heart rate of 105 on a FHR monitor would indicate what condition?

Fetal bradycardia

400

Used to diagnose gestational DM by drinking high sugar drink

Glucose tolerance test

400

This stage of labor Begins with full cervical dilation (10 cm), effacement (100%) and Ends with baby’s birth

Second Stage

400

This medication stimulates uterine contraction and milk letdown. Can also be used postpartum for PPH

Oxytocin/Pitocin

400

This symptom is common because of the diaphragm getting pushed up by the pregnant stomach. 

Shortness of breath

400

Bulging fetal head with contractions

Crowning

500

This condition is diagnosed by bp over 140/90 and proteinuria.

Preeclampsia

500

These signs: changes in uterus, cervix, hormones produced by fetal pituitary gland, thalamus, and adrenal cortex. Increased Estrogen, Progesterone, prostaglandins in mother, could indicate what?

Onset of labor

500

This may be placed to receive pain meds in labor and will decrease sensation to lower extremities. 

Epidural

500

A cervical sign where you can see sign-increase cervical vascularization; increased friability

Chadwick's sign

500

A baby born before 37 weeks is called 

Preemie, or premature infant

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