Solutions
Does the placenta filter and eliminate waste?
YES
Can placenta block some toxins?
YES
Does the blood volume increase leading to increased HR?
YES.- you have more blood volume
What hormones are produced by the placenta?
progesterone, estrogen, hCG(hormone used to detect
pregnancy), hPL after implantation
What does the umbilical cord have?
IT has TWO arteries and ONE vein
Can the placenta implant anywhere in the UTERUS?
YES
What does the placenta provide?
OXYGEN AND NUTRIENTS
How much fluid is in the anatomic sac?
800-1200ml or around 1 liter and the color is straw or clear
Too little fluid in the anatomic sac?
, Oligohydramnios (under 300ml) - its caused usually because the
kidneys arent working and baby isnt peeing
what is called when there is too much fluid in the anatomic sac?
Polyhydrominos (over 2000ml) - is there an issue with babys gi
system because they drink the fluid normally
Are fetus lungs filled with fluid in the womb?
YES
How do they measure amniotic fluid?
IN an ultrasound they measure the pockets.
What instructions to give mom before ultrasound?
Have a full bladder
When is growth scan at?
18-20 weeks
what is nagels rule?
It is used to determine an estimate of the due date. It says to
count back 3 months and add 7 days from your last menstrual
period. Watch for a post due date question (it may ask about
post not the actual estimated due date).
What is mcdonalds rule?
The length from the top of the uterus to the symphysis (in cm)
equals the number of weeks of gestation after 20 weeks and until
36-38 weeks
Where should your fundus be at around 20 weeks?