dehydration, electrolyte imbalance, weight loss can be caused by this early pregnancy condition
Hyper-emesis gravidarum
This stage of labor includes birth of fetus to delivery of placenta.
Third stage
Given during pre-eclampsia for severe range bp to prevent Eclampsia
Magnesium Sulfate
Foods rich in this element may make a pregnant person less susceptible to PICA.
Iron
This can be transverse, oblique, or longitudinal
Fetal lie
Painless, bright red vaginal bleeding in 2nd and 3rd trimester could indicate this condition in pregnancy
Placenta Previa
Thickening and softening of cervix during labor. Will be at 100% before birth
Cervical Effacement
Needs for this medication spike in the 2nd and 3rd trimester of pregnancy when DM is involved
Insulin
This can improves muscle tone; shorten course of labor, & increases sense of well-being
Moderate exercise in labor
The presenting part is sacrum or feet
Breech
Excessive clotting that uses up platelets and other clotting factors.
DIC
This term is used for the feeling of the fetus dropping into the pelvis
Lightening
This medication is given to pregnant person to help with fetal lung development if premature birth is expected.
Betamethasone/Dexamethasone
If not taken in first trimester, infant could be at risk for neural tube defects.
Folic acid
A heart rate of 105 on a FHR monitor would indicate what condition?
Fetal bradycardia
Used to diagnose gestational DM by drinking high sugar drink
Glucose tolerance test
This stage of labor Begins with full cervical dilation (10 cm), effacement (100%) and Ends with baby’s birth
Second Stage
This medication stimulates uterine contraction and milk letdown. Can also be used postpartum for PPH
Oxytocin/Pitocin
This symptom is common because of the diaphragm getting pushed up by the pregnant stomach.
Shortness of breath
Bulging fetal head with contractions
Crowning
This condition is diagnosed by bp over 140/90 and proteinuria.
Preeclampsia
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
This may be placed to receive pain meds in labor and will decrease sensation to lower extremities.
Epidural
A cervical sign where you can see sign-increase cervical vascularization; increased friability
Chadwick's sign
A baby born before 37 weeks is called
Preemie, or premature infant