Tests, Screenings & Vaccines
When are prenatal labs recommended?
At the first prenatal visit, between 6-10 weeks of pregnancy.
What symptom is most common during the first trimester?
Nausea and vomiting, urinary frequency, fatigue, breast tenderness, nasal stuffiness, and nosebleeds.
Itching on hands and feet without rash
Possible cholestasis
This little rascal should be avoided during pregnancy
Alfalfa
All organ systems are formed during this trimester
First
When is a fetal anatomy ultrasound typically done?
Between 18-22 weeks of gestation.
What are the common reasons for pregnancy emotions?
Hormones, body image changes, stress, fatigue.
Hyperemesis Gravidarum
Popeyes favorite food is great during your pregnancy because of folic acid
Spinich
Fingerprints and footprints are developed during this trimester
Second trimester
What can protein in urine and a new onset of high blood pressure indicate?
Preeclampsia
How to deal with emotional changes throughout pregnancy?
Talk to your partner, family members, join support groups, exercise, speak to your provider, meditation, etc.
In the second half of pregnancy, bleeding is often caused by placentia previa and this other abrupt disorder
Abruptio Placentae
Maybe we should do mommymocktails tonight and avoid these other spirits
Alcohol
Bone marrow is makes RBC's in this trimester
Third Trimester
What does GBS test for?
Group Beta Strep
What are the symptoms of the second and third trimesters?
Heartburn, ankle edema, hemorrhoids, constipation, backache, leg cramps, dyspnea.
Abdominal Pain
Sharp, intense, or one-sided
This bird is great for getting in some protein
Chicken
Ready! Set! Push! The head is down during this trimester
Third Trimester
What test is done between 24th-28th week of pregnancy to measure how pregnant woman's body processes sugar?
GDM Testing (Gestational Diabetes Mellitus)
How to deal with symptoms felt during the second and third trimesters?
Eat small meals throughout the day or try natural remedies (ex. yogurt and drinking milk), wear support stockings, stay hydrated with fluids, try to consume as much fiber as possible, practice pelvic exercises, and stay active.
Decreased fetal movement
You do not feel 10 distinct fetal movements within a 2-hour period.
Having 8 of these a day will help with fatigue
Glasses of water
The fetus can hear sounds during this trimester
Second Trimester