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How soon after conception does implantation occur?
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What is a common symptom?
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7-10 days after conception
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light spotting/bleeding = implantation
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Discuss lengths of pregnancy in the following terms;
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lunar months |\
calendar months |\
weeks
days
lunar: 10 |\
calendar: 9 |\
weeks: 40 |\
days: 280 |\
EDC vs EDD vs EDB
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**all mean the same thing**
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estimated date of confinement |\ |\ |\
ED of delivery
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ED of birth
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EDC is _______ from LNMP
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EDC is 40 weeks from LNMP
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Conception occurs in the ________ |\ |\ |\ |\
aka
,ampula
aka outer 1/3 of the fallopian tube
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Define Wharton's jelly |\ |\
tough, fibrous material covering cord protecting from
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compression
Discuss the different sides of the placenta; mom vs baby
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mom: rough & red |\ |\ |\
baby: smooth & white
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How much amniotic fluid should there be by term?
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700-1000mL
oligo <500mL|\
poly>2000mL
Define oligohydramnios vs polyhydramnios
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Causes? (3 each) |\ |\
oligo: <500mL, ∵ respiratory issue, renal issue, placental
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insufficiency (later in preg) |\ |\ |\
poly: >2000mL, ∵ maternal diabetes, NTD, chromosomal defects
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Discuss circulation of the cord |\ |\ |\ |\
2 arteries carries AWAY from fetus
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1 vein carries TO fetus
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Define dates of the embryonic period
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What is important to remember?
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embryonic = day 15 - week 8 |\ |\ |\ |\ |\ |\
most vulnerable stage!
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What is the most vulnerable stage of fetal development?
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embryonic
day 15 to week 8
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, caution for teratogens! |\ |\
By what time are all organ systems developed in a fetus?
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week 8 |\
Define multigravida |\
pregnant for at least 3rd time |\ |\ |\ |\ |\
Define multipara |\
woman who has had at least 2 pregnancies of 20+ weeks
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and viable offspring
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Define nulligravida |\
never been pregnant |\ |\
Define nullipara |\
never produced viable offspring
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Define term vs preterm vs postterm vs abortion
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term: 38-42 weeks |\ |\
preterm: 20-37 weeks |\ |\
postterm: 43+ weeks |\ |\
abortion: lost prior to 20 weeks |\ |\ |\ |\ |\
When is the baby considered a fetus?
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embryo until week 9 → fetus |\ |\ |\ |\ |\
Define viability time frame |\ |\ |\
23-24 weeks |\
low vs high hCG values
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low: ectopic or impending spontaneous abortion
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high: multiple gestation or abnormality (Down's)
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When is fetal movement usually first felt?
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~20 weeks (can be earlier if multigravida aka 3+pregs)
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