OB: Maternal Nursing NR 327

OB: Maternal Nursing NR 327 Terms in this set (50) Uterus The uterus is a hollow muscular organ located in the female pelvis between the bladder and rectum Fundus the part of a hollow organ (such as the uterus or the gallbladder) that is farthest from the opening Brainpower Read More Cervix The cervix is the lower part of the uterus in the human female reproductive system. The cervix is usually 2 to 3 cm long (~1 inch) and roughly cylindrical in shape, which changes during pregnancy Placenta The placenta is an organ that develops in your uterus during pregnancy. This structure provides oxygen and nutrients to your growing baby and removes waste products from your baby's blood. The placenta attaches to the wall of your uterus, and your baby's umbilical cord arises from it. Fetal Membranes The fetal membranes are membranes associated with the developing fetus. The two chorioamniotic membranes are the amnion and the chorion, which make up the amniotic sac that surrounds and protects the fetus. The other fetal membranes are the allantois and the secondary umbilical vesicle. Amniotic fluid the fluid surrounding a fetus within the amnion. Polyhydaminos a medical condition describing an excess of amniotic fluid in the amniotic sac. It is seen in about 1% of pregnancies. It is typically diagnosed when the amniotic fluid index (AFI) is greater than 24 cm. Oligohydraminos a condition in which there is too little amniotic fluid around your baby during pregnancy. This occurs in only about 4% of pregnancies. Your baby needs amniotic fluid to grow. This watery fluid is inside the amniotic sac (membrane)