Definitions
What is antepartum?
Gives oxygen and nutrients to the fetus and filters wastes
What is the placenta?
Fetal station -5
What is baby's head is high and has not yet entered the pelvis. This means the baby is still positioned above the ischial spines, which are bony protrusions in the pelvis. As labor progresses, the station will change, moving closer to 0 (the ischial spines) and eventually to +5 (crowning) as the baby descends further into the birth canal.
Using Naegele's Rule LMP July 6, 2012 Compute the EDC
What is April 13, 2013?
(identify LMP - Plus one year. Subtract 3 months add 7 days)
Back to sleep (supine)
Tummy time observed with parent watching crib
Sleep in room with parents
What is prevention of SIDS education?
Time from onset of labor until the birth of the infant and placenta
What is Intrapartum?
Wharton's Jelly
What is the substance that protects the cord?
Glucose challenge test
What is the screening test for gestational diabetes?
(done between 24-28 weeks of pregnancy. normal is <140mg/dl)
When calculating GTPAL, patient reports that she has a set of twins born at 34 weeks gestation. She reports that she had a miscarriage at 8 weeks gestation. She has one elective abortion at 9 weeks gestation. She had one delivery at 40 weeks gestation. She had an emergency c-section at 39 weeks gestation.
Sushi, Shark, Swordfish
Undercooked Meats
Excessive Caffeine
Alcohol
Time from birth until the woman returns to a pre pregnant condition - usually about 6 weeks after birth
What is postpartum?
One vein, two arteries
What is AVA?
Leopold's Maneuvers
What is a systematic method used in obstetrics to determine the position and presentation of a fetus in the uterus, consisting of four distinct palpation techniques.
4000 grams in lbs
What is 8.8 lbs?
Folic Acid
What are essential vitamins to take while pregnant to help prevent neural tube defects?
The number of weeks since the first day of the last menstrual period
What is gestation?
What is the first perception of fetal movement?
Fetal Presentation
What is the part of the fetus positioned to enter the birth canal first?
24 centimeters measured on fundal height
What is 24 weeks gestation?
CBC, Blood Type and Rh, Hepatitis B Surface Antigen, HIV, Rubella Immunity Status, Syphilis, Urinalysis
What are some of the labs drawn at the 1st prenatal appointment?
Labor that occurs > 20 weeks gestation but <37 weeks gestation
What is preterm or premature labor?
hormone that thickens the uterine lining during pregnancy and prevents premature uterine contractions
What is progesterone?
Vertex
What is the presentation of head first in the birth canal?
this test shows a healthy, well-oxygenated fetus with normal autonomic function, showing two or more heart rate accelerations within a 20-minute period.
What is a reactive NST?
Squeeze and hold for 10 seconds then slowly release. Perform this in sets of 3 daily. Strengthens pelvic floor muscles.
What are Kegal Exercises?