Conception & Fetal Development
teratogen
cause of lower back pain
What is lordosis or increased curvature of the lumbar spine?
minimal-to-no caloric increase is not recommended during this time
What is the first trimester?
invasive tests to diagnose chromosomal abnormalities (2 answers)
What are amniocentesis and chorionic villus sampling?
A2 GDM management
What are insulin and/or oral hypoglycemic medications?
2 arteries, 1 vein, and Wharton's jelly
What are components of the umbilical cord?
20-36 weeks (gestational age)
What is preterm gestational age?
micronutrient strongly associated with neural tube development
What is folic acid (or folate)
present in a POSITIVE contraction stress test (CST)
What are decelerations?
condition of excessive vomiting during pregnancy
What is hyperemesis gravidarum?
hormones excreted by the placenta
What are estrogen, progesterone, and hCG?
common urinary problem in pregnancy (other than urinary frequency)
what is frequent UTIs?
25-35 lb total pregnancy weight gain
What is recommended for someone who's pre-pregnant BMI was normal (18-24.9)?
1-hour glucose tolerance
What is the initial screening test for gestational diabetes?
complications of hyperemesis gravidarum (name 3)
significant weight loss, dehydration, VS changes, esophageal rupture, pneumomediastinum, vitamin deficiencies, SGA/low birth weight, preterm birth
endometrium (2 questions)
What is the innermost lining of the uterus?
Where does viable implantation occur?
2 factors in maternal hypotension
What are inferior vena cava compression and blood vessel dilation secondary to increase in progesterone
3 most important micronutrients in pregnancy
What are calcium, iron, and folic acid?
AFI (fluid level), movement, tone, breathing, and NST
What are the components of a biophysical profile (BPP)?
maternal risks of gestational diabetes (name 4)
What are polyhydraminos, infection, DKA, hypo/hyperglycemia, delivery complications, future development of type 2 diabetes
functions of amniotic fluid
What are thermoregulation, source of oral fluid, fluid/electrolyte balance, fetal cushioning, antibacterial, and auditory stimulation?
G4 T2 P1 A0 L3
How do you describe a woman who is currently pregnant, previously had 2 term births and 1 pre-term birth, no abortions, and all 3 children are still alive today?
fetal risks of GDM (name 5)
What are placental calcifications, perinatal mortality, congenital anomalies, preterm birth, macrosomia, birth injuries, neonatal hypoglycemia)