Signs of Pregnancy
Common Occurrences 1
Common Occurrences 2
Diagnostics
Management
100
Fatigue, breast tenderness or enlargement, nausea, vomiting, amenorrhea
What are subjective signs of pregnancy?
100
These may start as early as the end of the first trimester
What are Braxton Hicks contractions?
100
Uncertain feelings about being pregnant
What is ambivalence?
100
Naegele's Rule
What is subtract 3 months then add 7 days to the first day of the last menstrual period (LMP) to determine EDC?
100
Education soon-to-be parents can receive to prepare them for birth, including pain management?
What are childbirth classes?
200
Braxton Hicks, Goodell, Chadwick, and Hegar signs
What are objective signs of pregnancy?
200
A sharp decrease in maternal blood pressure related to the way mom is laying that can also affect the fetus
What is supine hypotensive syndrome?
200
Enlarged heart, 1.5 times normal blood volume, decreased circulation
What are cardiovascular changes in pregnancy?
200
A reactive NST (non-stress test) is considered
What is reassuring?
200
Common recommendations to treat morning sickness
What are to postpone brushing teeth, nibbling a cracker before getting up, eating small meals throughout the day, and avoiding foods/smells that trigger it?
300
Ultrasound visualization, auscultation of FHT's, fetal movement felt by provider
What are positive signs of pregnancy?
300
An increased craving for non-food items that could potentially be harmful
What is PICA?
300
Ever-changing emotions
What is emotional lability (mood swings)?
300
A diagnostic evaluation of the fetus if the NST is nonreactive or if other concerns are present (injury, decreased fetal movement, etc.)
What is a BPP (biophysical profile)?
300
Safe exercises that pregnant women can be taught to improve bladder leakage.
What are pelvic floor exercises?
400
Bluish-purple coloration of the vaginal mucosa and cervix
What is Chadwick sign?
400
Women are at risk for this due to the 1.5% increase in plasma volume needed to support a growing fetus
What is physiologic anemia?
400
Rupture of amniotic membranes after 37 weeks but before contractions begin
What is PROM (premature rupture of membrane)?
400
A history of pelvic inflammatory disease or some STI's can increase the risk for this type of pregnancy
What is an ectopic pregnancy?
400
Assessments included in routine prenatal visits
What are maternal VS, weight, fundal height, fetal heart rate, urinalysis, and overall well-being?
500
Softening of the cervix
What is Goodell sign?
500
Suppresses to prevent mom from rejecting the fetus but can lead to UTI's and aggravate some chronic disorders
What is the immune system?
500
A severe form of morning sickness that can lead to dehydration, electrolyte imbalance, and severe weight loss.
What is hyperemesis gravidarum?
500
GDM is diagnosed by having the patient drink Glucola then drawing a serum glucose level 1-2 hours later between __ and __ weeks of pregnancy.
What is 26-28?
500
The best indicator of fetal wellbeing (when evaluating FHR tracings)
What is moderate fetal heart rate variability?