What risks are commonly more elevated during multiple gestation (3)?
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1. premature rupture of membranes
2. preterm labor
3. preterm birth
-all problems associated with single gestation births have a 200%
,What are the indications for NST?
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non stress test-- high risk pregnancies starting at 32-34 weeks gestation or
when there is a decrease in fetal movements
What are the common perinatal infections that affect the fetus (5)?
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1. toxoplasmosis
2. rubella
3. cytomegalovirus
4. herpes simplex virus
5. Group B streptococcal
What is the main purpose of serum screening antepartum?
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this is mainly used for diagnostic measures
How is GDM managed?
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, this condition is most often managed by changing diet and mild daily
exercise; insulin is used if these measure do not work
What are the Gi system adaptations during pregnancy (2)?
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1. delayed gastric emptying and decreased peristalsis
2. gallbladder emptying time prolonged leading to
cholelithiasis/cholecystitis (as evident by RUQ pain after meals, often
radiating to the back)
-both of these adaptations are due to progesterone's impact of smooth
muscle relaxation
What is ectopic pregnancy?
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pregnancy outside the uterus and accounts for 9% of maternal deaths
What is betamethasone?
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Helps mature lungs for infant that are at risk for PTL/PTB
, What is important about the 23rd week of gestation?
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at this point the fetus is medically viable
What is gestational hypertension?
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Onset after 20 weeks of gestation without proteinuria, return of normal B/P
in postpartum
What are the ovarian adaptations seen during pregnancy (2)?
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1. the corpus luteum continues to produce hormones until weeks 6-8
2. progesterone is secreted until week 7, when the placenta is functional
How does the cervix adapt during pregnancy (3)?
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1. premature rupture of membranes
2. preterm labor
3. preterm birth
-all problems associated with single gestation births have a 200%
,What are the indications for NST?
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non stress test-- high risk pregnancies starting at 32-34 weeks gestation or
when there is a decrease in fetal movements
What are the common perinatal infections that affect the fetus (5)?
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1. toxoplasmosis
2. rubella
3. cytomegalovirus
4. herpes simplex virus
5. Group B streptococcal
What is the main purpose of serum screening antepartum?
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this is mainly used for diagnostic measures
How is GDM managed?
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, this condition is most often managed by changing diet and mild daily
exercise; insulin is used if these measure do not work
What are the Gi system adaptations during pregnancy (2)?
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1. delayed gastric emptying and decreased peristalsis
2. gallbladder emptying time prolonged leading to
cholelithiasis/cholecystitis (as evident by RUQ pain after meals, often
radiating to the back)
-both of these adaptations are due to progesterone's impact of smooth
muscle relaxation
What is ectopic pregnancy?
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pregnancy outside the uterus and accounts for 9% of maternal deaths
What is betamethasone?
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Helps mature lungs for infant that are at risk for PTL/PTB
, What is important about the 23rd week of gestation?
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at this point the fetus is medically viable
What is gestational hypertension?
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Onset after 20 weeks of gestation without proteinuria, return of normal B/P
in postpartum
What are the ovarian adaptations seen during pregnancy (2)?
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1. the corpus luteum continues to produce hormones until weeks 6-8
2. progesterone is secreted until week 7, when the placenta is functional
How does the cervix adapt during pregnancy (3)?
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