Hypertensive Disorders
This condition is defined as high blood pressure that develops after 20 weeks of pregnancy without protein in the urine.
What is gestational hypertension?
This is the term for prolonged or difficult labor.
What is dystocia?
This is the leading cause of maternal mortality worldwide.
What is postpartum hemorrhage?
This infection is characterized by fever, uterine tenderness, and foul-smelling lochia.
What is endometritis?
This is the most common cause of fetal tachycardia during labor.
What is maternal fever (infection)?
This complication of pregnancy is characterized by high blood pressure and proteinuria.
What is preeclampsia?
This is the most common cause of shoulder dystocia.
What is macrosomia (large baby)?
Uterine atony means the uterus is doing this poorly.
What is contracting?
Cesarean birth increases the risk for this type of complication.
What is infection (wound/uterine)?
This intrauterine complication is suspected when there is no variability and recurrent late decelerations.
What is fetal hypoxia/distress?
This life-threatening progression of preeclampsia involves seizures.
What is eclampsia?
This fetal heart rate pattern is commonly associated with umbilical cord compression.
What are variable decelerations?
This medication is contraindicated for postpartum hemorrhage in women with hypertension.
What is Methergine (methylergonovine)?
A postpartum woman with unilateral leg pain, swelling, and warmth may have this condition.
What is deep vein thrombosis (DVT)?
Meconium-stained amniotic fluid increases the risk of this respiratory complication in the newborn.
What is meconium aspiration syndrome?
The acronym HELLP stands for Hemolysis, Elevated Liver enzymes, and this complication.
What is Low Platelet count?
This maneuver involves flexing the mother’s thighs against her abdomen to relieve shoulder dystocia.
What is the McRoberts maneuver?
Retained placental fragments can lead to this dangerous complication.
What is hemorrhage?
This complication of DVT can present with chest pain and shortness of breath.
What is pulmonary embolism?
Oligohydramnios is associated with this common complication during labor.
What is umbilical cord compression?
Magnesium sulfate is given in preeclampsia/eclampsia for this primary purpose.
What is seizure prevention?
When the umbilical cord slips in front of the presenting part, it is called this.
What is a prolapsed umbilical cord?
Amniotic fluid embolism presents with sudden respiratory distress, hypotension, and this type of failure.
What is cardiovascular collapse (or DIC)?
Group B strep infection in newborns is prevented by this maternal intervention during labor.
What is IV antibiotic prophylaxis (usually penicillin)?
When the placenta separates from the uterine wall prematurely, it is called this condition.
What is placental abruption (abruptio placentae)?