Fertilization
The release of an egg, typically once a month.
What is ovulation.
The first stage of fetal development called.
What is the zygote stage.
A common early sign of pregnancy.
What is nausea, also known as morning sickness.
Smooth muscle adaptation during labor.
What is stretching of the pelvic smooth muscle.
A diagnostic procedure for dimpling and skin thickening of the breast.
What is ultrasound.
During ovulation the egg is released and travels through this organ.
What is the fallopian tube.
Average fetal heart rate.
What is 110-160 beats per minute.
The physical changes that occur during the second trimester.
What is the abdomen grows, and the mother may begin to feel the baby move. Note: 10 fetal kicks every 2-3 hours.
Treatment for back labor.
What is application of pressure to the back.
A common complication of endometriosis.
What is dysmenorrhea.
The role of sperm during fertilization.
What is penetrating the egg to fertilize it, combining their genetic material to form a zygote.
Treatment for late decelerations on the fetal monitor.
What is the left lateral position.
Blood volume change during pregnancy.
What is an increase by about 30–50% to support the growing baby.
The role of the TOCO transducer during labor.
What is monitoring the duration and frequency of contractions.
Condition related to functional hypothalamic amenorrhea.
What is ovarian dysfunction infertility.
The time frame in which fertilization can occur after ovulation.
What is 12 to 24 hours after ovulation.
The role of the placenta during fetal development.
What is to provide nutrients and oxygen to the fetus and removes waste products.
Hormonal changes during pregnancy and their effect on the body.
What is increase in progesterone and estrogen, which help maintain the pregnancy but may cause mood swings and physical discomfort.
Anxiety and worry during labor.
What is the potential arrest of labor.
Thyroid dysfunction causes this menstruation complication.
What is amenorrhea.
When fertilization does not occur this happens to the egg.
What is it disintegrates, and the uterine lining is shed during menstruation.
The risk of maternal inadequate folic acid intake on the fetus.
What is neural tube defects.
Describe the changes in the uterus during each trimester.
What is
In the first trimester, the uterus begins to expand; in the second trimester, it grows significantly to accommodate the fetus; in the third trimester, it stretches to its maximum capacity, preparing for labor
The three stages of labor explained.
What is
Endometrial cancer risk factors.
What is history of breast or ovarian cancer, family history of endometrial cancer, infertility or never pregnant, Tamoxifen or other hormone therapy, hypertension, Lynch Syndrome.