In-the beginning
From conception to about 8 days
What is Zygote
The period of time from fertilization until birth
What is gestation
This is responsible for exchange of gases and nutrients
What is the placenta
This is the "mask of pregnancy"
What is melasma
The most effective method of contraception
What is abstinence
From implantation until the end of the 8th week.
What is the embryonic period
The number of times a patient has given birth after 20 weeks.
What is parity
This is where unoxygenated blood from the fetus travels through
What is/are umbilical arteries
Fetal movement felt by the pregnant patient
What is quickening
What is Depo-Provera
A differentiated embryo, about the 8th day
What is a Blastocyst
A pregnancy that implants outside of the uterus
What is Ectopic
Inconvenience and allergic reactions
What are the disadvantages of condoms
A period of increased growth, differentiation, and functional development
What is the fetal period (fetus)
The term for a patient who has given birth five times
What is Grand-multipara
This cushions and controls temperature
What is amniotic fluid
Blue or purple color to the cervix
What is Chadwick's sign
Contains estrogen and progestin
What is combined oral contraception (COCs)
At about 20-24 weeks of gestation
What is the point of viability
The term for a patient in their first pregnancy
What is primigravida
This is the opening between the right and left atria
What is foramen ovale
The "bouncing" the fetus in the amniotic fluid
What is ballottment
Highly effective, decreased menstrual blood flow, regular cycles, and protection against endometriosis
What are the advantages of hormonal methods of contraception