Signs of Labor
What its called when baby "drops"
lightening
What stage when cervix is dilated to 10cm
Stage 2
When do pregnant women have their GTT test?
between 24-28 weeks
Causes dangerously high blood pressure..
Preeclampsia
Bleeding is normal directly after delivery? True or False
True
Another name for the brown discharge or the appearance of the mucous plug
Bloody show
What stage is it when cervix is dialated 0-3cm and mom is excited baby is coming?
Stage 1
What is the most common fetal complication with gestational diabetes ?
macrosomia
Severe nausea and vomiting that can lead to weight loss and dehydration..
Hyperemesis gravidarum
A suction cup that is placed on the baby's head and attached to a pump. The pump pulls on the baby while the mother pushes
Vacuum
This is delivered after baby
Placenta
What phase is it when 4-7cm dialed during stage 1. Mom may become more serious and ask for an epidural?
Active phase
What is it called to have high blood sugar levels during pregnancy?
A life-threatening condition that occurs when a fertilized egg implants outside of the uterus, usually in the fallopian tube.
Ectopic pregnancy
A surgical procedure where the baby is delivered through an incision in the abdomen. A C-section may be necessary if the baby is too large, in distress, or in a breech position?
C- section
Amiotic fluid
What stage is placenta delivered?
Stage 3
What happens to womens blood sugar levels after delivery of baby?
Should return to normal
A lower than normal number of healthy red blood cells. Symptoms include feeling tired or weak, looking pale, feeling faint, and shortness of breath..
Anemia
vaginal discharge that occurs after giving birth?
Lochia Rubra
What does the blood pressure and heart rate look like during active labor?
Blood pressure will be down and heart rate will be up
What is the recovery stage?
Stage 4
How to test for gestational diabetes?
3 hour glucose test
Developed in a pregnant woman after 20 weeks' gestation without the presence of protein in the urine or other signs of pre-eclampsia...
A powerful tool for pain relief?
Epidural