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08/27/2015

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Term
Alpha Fetoprotein
Definition
Measured in pregnant women
Uses maternal blood or amniotic fluid
Screening test for subset of developmental abnormalities
Increased in open neural tube defects
Decreased in Downs sx
Term
Amenorrhea
Definition
Abnormal cessation of menses
Term
Amniocentesis
Definition
Done for health of the fetus, chromosomes and lung maturity
Term
Breast Milk
Definition
Deficient in Vit D and Iron
Term
Colostrum
Definition
First breast milk
Term
Dilation of Cervix
Definition
Expansion/stretching during 1st stage of labor
Term
Dysmenorrhea
Definition
Painful menses
1* from increased prostaglandin
2* from pathology, ex: endometriosis
Term
Dystocia
Definition
Abnormal, painful, or prolonged labor
Term
Effacement
Definition
Thinning of the cervix
Term
Engagement
Definition
Decent of the fetal skull to level of the ischial spines
Term
Hyperemesis Gravidarum
Definition
Excessive nausea and vomiting during pregnancy
Term
Laparoscopy
Definition
MC surgical procedure for dx and tx of endometriosis
Term
Lightening
Definition
Baby drops into pelvis 2 weeks before delivery
Produces lower abdomen pain
Term
Linea Nigra
Definition
Dark streak down midline of abdomen during pregnancy
Term
Lochia
Definition
Vaginal discharge after delivery and throughout puerperium
1st red
2nd yellow
3rd white
Term
Menarche
Definition
1st menstrual cycle
Term
Mittelschmerz
Definition
Pain in abdomen at ovulation
Term
Multiparous
Definition
More than one delivery of viable infant
Term
Nulliparous
Definition
Never given birth to viable infant
Term
Primpara
Definition
First pregnancy with viable infant
Term
Post-Partum Infection
Definition
MC from C-section
MC complication of childbirth
Term
Puerperium
Definition
Period of time after delivery of placenta to complete involution of organs
Term
Puerperal Sepsis
Definition
Infection during puerperium
Term
Quickening
Definition
1st perception by mother of fetal life
Term
Station
Definition
Identifies fetal position in relation to spines of ischium (cm)
Term
Signs of Pregnancy
Definition
Menses 3 weeks late
Presence of fetal heartbeat (best)
Term
Chadwick's Sign
Definition
Bluish discoloration of vagina
Term
Goodell's Sign
Definition
Softening of tip of cervix
Term
Hegar's Sign
Definition
Softening of isthmus of uterus
Term
Piskacek's Sign
Definition
Enlargement of uterus near the uterine tube over site of implantation
Term
Antonic Uterus
Definition
MC reason for post-partum hemorrhage
Term
Braxton Hick's Contractions
Definition
Early uterine contractions without cervical changes
Usually d/t oxytocin
Term
Cervical Cancer
Definition
MC malignancy of the female genital tract
Term
Chloasma
Definition
AKA: Melasma
Brown hyperpigmentation of the face
"Mask of pregnancy"
Term
Choriocarcinoma
Definition
Malignancy of the placenta
D/t abnormal epithelium
Term
Cystocele
Definition
Herniation of the urinary bladder into the vagina
Term
Eclampsia
Definition
Toxemia of pregnancy
Caused by HTN
Leads to convulsions, then death
Term
Ectopic Pregnancy
Definition
Fertilized egg mc implants in one of the fallopian tubes
Sxs: light vaginal bleeding, lower ab pain, cramping on one side of pelvis
Term
Endometriosis
Definition
Abnormal endometrial tissue outside the uterus
Sxs: Ab pain, back pain, infertility
Term
Endometritis
Definition
Mc type of post-partum infection (staph/strep)
Inflammation of endometrium
Term
Fibrocystic Breast Disease
Definition
Small, round, painful nodules in breast after ovulation
Regression after menses
Common in overwt diabetic women
Term
Hydatidiform Mole
Definition
Benign trophoblastic tissue
Develops at the placenta
May become malignant
Very high HCG
Term
Choriocarcinoma
Definition
Malignant hydatidiform mole
Term
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
Definition
Presence of numerous cysts along the outer edge of the ovary
Caused by hormonal imbalance
Term
Pre-Eclampsia
Definition
Toxemia of pregnancy
Sxs: HEP - HTN, edema, proteinuria
Term
Rectocele
Definition
Herniation of the rectum into the vagina
"Collapsed pouch" along posterior vag wall
Term
FSH
Definition
Follicle Stimulating Hormone
Maturation of follicle
Term
HCG
Definition
Human Chorionic Gonadotropin
Promotes health of corpus luteum
Used to detect pregnancy
Term
LH
Definition
Leutinizing Hormone
Most responsible for ovulation
Term
Oxytocin
Definition
Uterine contractions during labor
Milk ejection following delivery
Term
Prolactin
Definition
Milk production
Term
1st Stage of Labor
Definition
Dilation
1st meaningful contraction to full dilation of cervix
To 10 cm
Longest stage
Term
Bloody Show
Definition
Release of mucous plug
During 1st stage of labor
Term
2nd Stage of Labor
Definition
Expulsion
From full dilation of cervix to delivery of baby
Term
3rd Stage of Labor
Definition
Placental Delivery
From delivery of baby to delivery of placenta
Most dangerous to mother
Term
4th Stage of Labor
Definition
Stabilization
Delivery of placenta to several hours after when the tone of the uterus is established
Uterus contracts expelling any remaining contents
Term
Placenta Praevia
Definition
Low lying placenta
Partial obstruction of internal os
Term
Placenta Abruptio
Definition
Normally placed, detaches from site
Spontaneous abortion/premature separation
Worst for baby
Term
Placenta Accreta
Definition
Does not separate after delivery
Worst for mother
Term
Battledore Placenta
Definition
Umbilical Cord attached at margin of placenta
Rarely occurs
Does not affect placental functioning
Term
Pap Smear
Definition
Taken at tip of cervix and surrounding structures, then stained
Term
Pap Smear Classification
Definition
I - Normal
II - Atypical/benign
III - Dysplasia/Pre-cancerous
IV - In situ/Non-invasive carcinoma
V - Malignancy/Invasive
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