Pregnancy
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The umbilical cord is encased in a thick substance that acts as a buffer, preventing pressure on the vein and arteries in the umbilical cord
Wharton's jelly
These are false contractions, they are painless, irregular, and usually relieved by walking
Braxton Hicks Contractions
This test monitors five variables: Fetal breathing movements, gross body movements, fetal heart rate, reactive FHR (NST), and amniotic fluid
Biophysical Profile
What does T stand for in GTPAL
number of term births (38 weeks or more)
This is a benign abnormal growth of chorionic villi. Appears as avascular transparent grapelike clusters
hydatidiform mole or Molar Pregnancy
This period begins with conception and ends before birth
Prenatal Period
This is what an NST is called if there are two or more fetal heart rate accelerations within a 20-min period
Reactive NST
This is the reference range for Fetal Heart Rate
110-160
What does P sand for in GTPAL
preterm births (from 20 weeks up to 37 completed weeks)
This is when a fertilized ovum implants outside of the uterus (pelvis, abdomen, often fallopian tubes)
ectopic pregnancy
This is the sign when the vaginal mucosa becomes a deepened violet-bluish color secondary to increased vascularity of the area
Chadwick's sign
This is an NST with at least three uterine contractions in 10 mins with no late decelerations and is a reassuring finding
Negative NST
This medication is given for preterm labor to stimulate production or release of lung surfactant in preterm infants
What is Betamethasone
What does the A stand for in GTPAL
number of abortions/miscarriages (prior to viability)
This is premature dilation of the cervix, usually second trimester
cervical insufficiency (incompetent Cervix)
This sign is softening of the cervical tip
Goodell's sign
This is an NST with late decelerations occurring with 50% or more of contractions, non-reassuring finding, and suggests uteroplacental insufficiency
Positive NST (abnormal)
This medication is used to produce cervical ripening pre-induction
Misoprostol or dinoprostone (will take either one)
MISO=Cytotec
DINO=Cervidil
What does the L stand for in GTPAL
living children
This medication can stimulate uterine contractions and is also given after delivery to control bleeding
Oxytocin
This is the rebounding of the unengaged fetus
ballottement
This is what an NST is called that does not produce two or more qualifying accelerations in 20 mins.
Non-reactive NST
What does G stand for in GTPAL
Gravidity (number of pregnancies including this pregnancy)
If mom is positive for this she will receive antibiotics while in labor
Group B Strep
This medication is the antidote for magnesium sulfate toxicity
Calcium Gluconate