Flashcards in Midterm Deck (13):
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Describe the term quickening/lightening
The first time feeling the fetus moving usually occurs 18-20 weeks in primavadas and 14 -16 weeks in multigavadas
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T/F
primigravida moms will experience quickening sooner than multigravadas
false - other way around
multigravadas is at 14-16 weeks
primivadas is at 18-20 weeks
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Describe what chloasma
a typical occurrence in pregnancy that changes characteristics of the skin.... can become masked, darkened or freckled skin
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What is Linea nigra
A skin feature during pregnancy that is a dark line in the lower abdomen
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What is Piscracks sign
an internal pelvic exam that shows asymmetrical enlargement of the uterus ... this sign confirms pregnancy
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What is Chadwick's sign
An internal pelvic exam that confirms pregnancy... a bluish discoloration of the vagina/cervix will appear if pregnant
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What are braxton hicks contractions?
they are contractions that normally occur during pregnancy that usually starts about 28 weeks gestation, they can disappear with exercise or walking
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when does morning sickness usually occur
usually happens in the 1st trimester
occurs in 50% of pregnancies from weeks 5-18
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What can morning sickness lead to if is doesn't go away after the 1st trimester?
can lead to hyperemesis gravidum
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Hyperemeisis gravid can lead to:
weight loss
dehyradtion
ketosis
electrolyte abnormalities
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when does hyperemesis gravidum start to affect the baby
when ketosis and electrolyte abnormalities occur
12
T/F after the first baby, Rh will not affect the baby
false, usually doesn't affect the first baby but there after it will
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