Pregnancy Terms
The period from fertilization to birth called (266 days, typically counted as 280 days from last menstrual period)
The gestational period
Obstetrical shorthand GTPAL stand for __________
G: Gravida (total pregnancies)
T: Term births
P: Preterm births
A: Abortions/Miscarriages
L: Living children
Thinning of the cervix
Effacement
Pregnancy-induced hypertension after 20 weeks
Preeclampsia
External palpation technique to determine fetal position
Leopold's Maneuvers
The period before birth, encompassing the entire pregnancy
The Antepartum/Antenatal/Prenatal period
The number of births after viability (24 weeks)
Parity
Opening of the cervical os
Dilation
Placenta implanted low in the uterus, covering the cervix
Placenta Previa
Series of adjustments of position the fetus makes as it descends through the birth canal
Cardinal movements of labor
The term for the labor and birth period
The Intrapartum period
The number of pregnancies
Gravida
Pain management technique using massage and hydrotherapy as interventions
Cutaneous stimulation
Premature separation of placenta from uterine wall
Placental Abruption
Dystocia
The 28th week of pregnancy to 28 days after birth
The Perinatal period
A nulligravida never been ________
Pregnant
Irregular, non-progressive contractions in late pregnancy
Braxton Hicks Contractions
Group of infections potentially harmful during pregnancy
TORCH Infections:
T: Toxoplasmosis
O: Other infections
R: Rubella
C: Cytomegalovirus
H: Herpes
Labor lasting less than 3 hours
Precipitous labor
Substances that cause abnormal prenatal development
Teratogens
A primipara has given birth __________
Once
Breaking of the amniotic sac
ROM (Rupture of Membranes):
Persistent nausea and vomiting in pregnancy
Hyperemesis
Descent of the fetus into the pelvic cavity before labor
Lightening