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23 Cards in this Set
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Embryo |
The fertilized ovum, or product of conception, from the 2-6th wknd of pregnancy. |
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Sperm |
The male sex cell that fertilized the mature ovum. |
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Gestation |
Term of pregnancy from conception through birth. Aka gestational period. |
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Amnion |
The Inner layer of the amniotic sac. |
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Placenta |
The temporary organ of pregnancy that provides for fetal respiration, nutrition, and excretion |
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Umbilical cord |
The lifeline between the mother and the fetus. The means of transport for the nutrients and waste products to and from the developing baby. |
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Chadwick's sign |
After the 6th week of pregnancy, the cervix and vagina take on a bluish-violet hue as a result of the local venous congestion. |
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Leukorrhea |
A thick, white vaginal discharge. |
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Hypotension |
Low blood pressure. |
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Chloasma |
Brown patches seen on the forehead, cheeks, and the bridge of the nose of a pregnant woman. Aka: mask of pregnancy. |
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Quickening |
Movement of the fetus felt by the mother. |
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Fetus |
The developing baby from the 9 wknd until birth |
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Ovum |
The female sex cell. |
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Obstetrics |
The field of medicine that deals with pregnancy, delivery, and the first 6 wks after birth |
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Amniotic sac |
A strong thin walled membranous sac that envelops and protects the growing fetus |
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Chorion |
Outer layer of the amniotic sac |
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Lactation |
Breastfeeding |
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Goodell's sign |
The softening of the cervix. That is a probable sign of pregnancy |
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Colostrums |
A thon, yellowish discharge from the nipple throughout pregnancy. |
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Waddling gait |
The wider stance a pregnant woman assumes due to pelvic instability. |
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Linda nigra |
A darkened vertical midline seen between the fundus and the symphysis pubis on the abdomen of the pregnant woman. |
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Nagele's Rule |
The formula used to calculate the DOB |
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Braxton- Hicks |
Irregular contractions of the uterus that may occur throughout pregnancy. |
