Nutrition in Pregnancy
Taking at least 400 mcg of this supplement prior to pregnancy can help prevent neural tube defects.
What is folic acid?
This sign of pregnancy is characterized by a bluish-purple discoloration of the vaginal mucosa and cervix.
What is Chadwick's sign?
This is the number of weeks gestation that the fetal heartbeat can be heard with a doppler.
What is 12 weeks?
This assessment provides reassurance of fetal well-being when 10 movements are felt within two hours by the mother.
What are fetal kick counts?
What is gestational hypertension?
This is the recommended amount of weight gain in a pregnant patient with a BMI of >30.
What is 11-20 pounds?
This is characterized by brown skin pigmentation on the bridge of the nose and cheeks during pregnancy.
What is melasma?
The number of weeks gestation of possible fetal viability.
What is after 22 weeks gestation?
This fetal assessment is considered reactive if there are at least two accelerations in fetal heart rate above baseline of at least 15 beats/minute lasting 15 seconds during a 20-minute period.
What is the non-stress test (NST)?
Symptoms of this condition include BP >140/90 mmHg, 1-2+ proteinuria, and weight gain of > 1 pound per week in the third trimester.
What is mild preeclampsia?
This should be obtained from a patient who reports having a vegetarian diet at her initial prenatal visit.
What is a 24-hour food recall?
This position is recommended during pregnancy to provide optimal circulation to the mother and fetus.
What is the left lateral position?
Expected fundal height in a woman at 24 weeks gestation.
What is 24 cm?
This assessment is completed between 10-13 weeks gestation using ultrasound-guided sampling from the placenta to detect fetal chromosomal, metabolic, or DNA abnormalities.
What is chorionic villus sampling?
This is the gold standard for diagnosing gestational diabetes.
What is the 100-gram 3-hour glucose tolerance test?
These vegetables are good sources of calcium in pregnancy.
What are leafy green vegetables, such as collard greens?
Hemodilution in pregnancy can cause slight decreases in these labs.
What are hemoglobin and hematocrit?
The stage of fetal development in which all the basic organs have formed, and teratogenic agents can cause the most harm.
What is the embryonic stage?
This assessment combines the NST with ultrasound to assess fetal breathing movements, fetal muscle tone, fetal body movements, and amniotic fluid volume.
What is the biophysical profile (BPP)?
Symptoms of this condition include painless vaginal bleeding, usually in the third trimester.
What is placenta previa?
Pregnant women should avoid changing cat litter and handling raw meat to prevent exposure to this.
What is toxoplasmosis?
Which determination of pregnancy signs includes N&V, amenorrhea, breast changes, and uterine enlargement?
What are presumptive signs?
The number of weeks gestation when the fetal lungs are mature.
What is 35-36 weeks gestation?
A test in which amniotic fluid is collected to determine fetal lung maturity.
What is amniocentesis?
Symptoms of this condition include vaginal bleeding, constant abdominal pain, and elevated uterine resting tone.
What is abruptio placentae?