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1
Q

When to vaccinate mom against rubella and varicella

A

before she gets pregnant

cannot give during pregnancy

2
Q

What is considered “term”

A

37-42 wk

3
Q

Naegele’s rule for when baby should be born

A

first day of last menstrual period - 3 mo + 7 days + 1 yr

4
Q

G(n)P(fpal)

A
G = # of total gestations
f = full term
p = premature
a = abortions (elective or spontaneous, also ectopics)
l = living children
5
Q

Pregnancy drug categories

A

A: safe in human trials
B: safe in animal trials
C: no adequate studies
D: fetal risk, but benefit might outweigh risk
X: don’t use, risks obviously outweigh benefits

6
Q

Chadwick’s sign

A

purple coloration of cervix

look in first trimester w/ speculum

7
Q

Hegar’s sign

A

softening of cervix

look in first trimester w/ speculum

8
Q

When genetic screening is recommended

A

woman >35 y/o w/ singleton
women >32 y/o w/ twins
or genetic risks
or signifigant meds or street drugs

9
Q

Increased nuchal translucency may occur in this disease

A

down syndrome

10
Q

Gestational diabetes generally begins in this time period and is therefore tested for

A

24-28 wk

11
Q

Leukorrhea

A

secretions from vagina during 2nd trimester

12
Q

Rhogam is given when

A

28 wk +
within 72 hr after delivery*
*if cord blood is Rh+

13
Q

Tdap given when in pregnancy

A

at 27-36 wk
confers risk to baby via IgG
no matter what mom’s vaccine status is
also close contacts