Mazal Tov!
PID is:
An infection of the upper female reproductive organs. Specifically the uterus, ovaries, and fallopian tubes.
What are the ovaries?
The primary reproductive organ for females that produces the Ovum or egg that if fertilized will develop into a fetus.
The muscular organ where the fetus grows. Responsible for contractions during pregnancy.
STD's in females if left untreated can lead to?
PID
Crowning is:
The appearance of the fetus's head at the vaginal opening.
Menopause marks:
The end of menstrual cycle.
What is meconium?
Fetal stool.
What is the fundus?
The dome-shaped top of the uterus.
What is the placenta?
The tissue attached to the uterine wall that nourishes the fetus though the umbilical cord.
Preeclampsia is:
A pregnancy complication that is characterized by high blood pressure, headache, visual changes, and swelling of hands and feet. Also called pregnancy-induced hypertension or toxemia of pregnancy.
What is an ectopic pregnancy?
Fertilized egg implants in the fallopian tubes.
What is a nuchal cord?
An umbilical cord that is wrapped around the fetus.
Supine hypotensive syndrome is:
Low blood pressure resulting from compression of the inferior vena cava by the weight of the pregnant uterus when the woman is supine.
Abruptio Placenta is:
Premature separation of the placenta from the wall of the uterus.
Braxton-Hicks Contractions
False Labor
Placenta previa:
What is breech presentation:
A delivery in which the buttocks comes out first.
What does APGAR stand for?
Appearance
Pulse
Grimace
Activity
Respirations
What is term gestation?
Pregnancy that has reached 39-40 weeks.
Eclampsia is:
Severe hypertension in a pregnancy resulting in seizures.
What is Primigravida
First pregnancy.
What questions should we ask mom in our assessment?
Prenatal
Routine Dr. Visits
Overall health
Any anticipated complications?
What are the 3 stages of delivery?
Dilation of the cervix
Delivery of the fetus
Delivery of the placenta
If you have a patient with contractions less than 2 mins apart you should consider?
Immanent delivery!
Signs of False labor vs True Labor
Contractions not regular and do not increase in intensity or frequency. (Come and Go)
Bloody Show is Brownish vs Pink/Red
Urine Vs Amniotic Fluid
Lower ABD pain with contractions vs Wrap around with true labor.