Provides oxygen and nutrients to an unborn fetus
What is the placenta
This phase occurs after ovulation from days 15-28 of a 28 day cycle
What is Luteal Phase
Intrauterine death of a fetus > 20 weeks gestation
What is still born
Pregnancy occurring outside of the endometrium
What is ectopic pregnancy
Top of the uterus
What is the fundus?
Assessed at 1 and 5 minutes after birth
What is APGAR
Released by the anterior pituitary gland and primarily responsible for maturation of the ovarian follicle
What is follicle stimulating hormone
Bluish purple coloration of the vaginal mucosa and cervix
What is Chagwick Sign
A benign neoplasm of the chorion
What is hydatidiform mole or molar pregnancy
Fertilization occurs here
What is the fallopian tube
a gradual decrease in the FHR in which the nadir occurs at the peak of contraction
What is early deceleration
Occurs 14 days before the menstrual cycle starts
What is Ovulation
This sign of pregnancy includes amenorrhea, N/V and tender breast
What is presumptive signs
Occurs when the placenta is implanted in the lower segment of the uterus and covers the cervical opening
What is placenta previa
The abnormal herniation of the pelvic organs that protrude into or outside the vaginal canal
What is pelvic organ prolapse
Fetus > 4000 gms
What is macrosomia
Secreted by the corpus luteum, and allows the uterus to maintain a pregnancy
What is progesterone
Injection given to Rh negative women at 28 wks gestation
What is Rhogam
Occurs with blood pressure > 140/90 and proteinuria
What is preeclampsia
Vestibular glands located on either side of the vaginal opening that secrete mucus
What is Bartholin's glands
These 5 "P's" can affect labor
What are Passageway, Passenger, Powers, Position and Psychological response
During this phase, the endometrium gradually thickens
What is the proliferative phase
Inhibited during pregnancy but is important for the production of breast milk after birth
What is prolactin
amniotic fluid > 2000 mL
What is polyhydramnios
Primary cause of most cervical cancers
What is HPV