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Where does fertilization occur?
The falopian tube (distal third)
Which phase of the menstrual cycle is conducive to fertilization?
The ovulatory phase
What happens when LH and estrogen levels peak?
Ovulation
If the egg becomes fertilized, which hormone stays elevated?
progesterone
What happens when estrogen and progesterone levels drop significantly?
Not pregnant, menses
Pre-embryonic period
conception to implantation (cell division, zygote into uterus, decidua, implantation)
embryonic period
implantation to 8 wks (differentiation of cells, organ development)
fetal
9 weeks to birth (refinement of organs)
Which period is the most fatal if teratogens are present?
Embryonic
What are the presumptive indicators of pregnancy?
Amenorrhea, N/V, Fatigue, Urinary Frequency, Breast and skin changes (tenderness, enlargement, linea nigera), Vaginal and Cervical color changes, fetal movement
What are probable indicators of pregnancy?
Abdominal enlargement, cervical softening, uterus changes, pregnancy tests
What are uterus changes?
Ballottement, braxton hicks contractions, palpation of fetal outline, uterine souffle
WHat are the types of pregnancy tests?
Radioimmunoassay, Enzyme linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA), and home pregnancy tests.
What are the positive indicators of pregnancy?
Ausculatation of fetal heart sounds, fetal movements felt by examiner, and visualization of the fetus.
What do pregnancy tests detect?
hCG
Gravida
Number of pregnacies regardless of duration
Para
number of pregnancies that end after 20 weeks
TPAL
Term, Preterm, Abortions, Live births
Factors for high risk pregnancy....
> 4 pregnancies, nonwhite, <16 years old, >35 years old, low socioeconomic status, weight <100 lb or >200 lbs, height<5ft, somoking, use of alcohol, birth of previous infant >8.8 lbs, Rh sensitization, medical conditions.
Nagele's Rule
Add 1 year to LMP, subtract 3 months, and add 7 days
Gestation
40 weeks, from conception to birth
preeclampsia risk BP
> or equal to 140/90
Mcdonald's rule
week 20, length in cm of fundal height should be the age of the fetus in weeks
What is the rate of normal fetal heart tones?
early 160-170, late (120-140)
What tests need to be done?
Cervical culture/PAP smear, Hep B, HIV, Rubella titer, ABO and rH factor, U/A
Which rH factor is of concern and why?
negative mother, positive father
What can be given for a mother with rH factor incombatibility?
Rhogam
How often should the pregnant female visit the clinic?
q4wks until 28 wks, then q2wks until 36 wks, then q1wk until birth
Ultrasound
(16-20wks)
MSAFP
maternal serum alpha fetoprotein (15-19wks)
Key nutrients...
Protein, Fatty acids (omega 3 and 6) vitamins and minerals,
Folic acid
green leafy veggies, fortified cereals, legumes 600ug/day
Iron
30mg iron/day
Calcium and Vitamin D
1200 mg/day
what is recommended weight gain during pregancy?
25-35 pounds
How much weight should be gained during 1st trimester?
0-3 lbs
How much should be gained after 1st trimester?
1 lb per wk
how many more calories a day does a pregnant female need?
300
Distribution of weight gain
4 lb bloobbd