Physiological Adaptations Of Pregnancy Terms

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a spontaneous or elective termination of pregnancy before the 20th week of gestation based on LMP.

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abortion/spontaneous abortion

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absence of menstruation

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amenorrhea

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bluish purple discoloration of the cervix, vagina, and labia during pregnancy as a result of increased vascular congestion...one of the earliest signs of pregnancy

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chadwicks sign

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irregular, usually mild uterine contractions that occur mostly in the third trimester and may be mistaken for labor/early labor

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BHUC- braxton kicks ocntractions

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breast fluid secreted during pregnancy and the first week after childbirth

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colostrum

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separation of the longitudinal muscles of the abdomen (rectus abdominis) during pregnancy

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diastasis recti

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softening of the cervix during pregnancy R/t decreased collagen fibers in the connective tissue of the cervix

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goodell's sign

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excessive blood in an area of the body

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hyperemia

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brownish pigmentation of the face during pregnancy

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Chloasma/melasma/the mask of pregnancy

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a woman who as been pregnant more than once

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mulitgravidia

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a woman who is or has been pregnant, regardless of the duration or outcome of the pregnancy

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gravidia

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a woman who has DELIVERED two or more pregnancies at 20 or more weeks of gestation

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multipara

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a woman who has never completed a pregnancy

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nullipara

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number of pregnancies that have progressed to 20 or more weeks at delivery, whether the fetus was born alive or still born...refers to the number of pregnancies, not the number of fetus'

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para

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decrease in hemoglobin and hematocrit values cuased by dilution of erythrocytes from expanded plasma volume rather than by an actual decrease in erythrocytes or hemoglobin

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physiologic anemia of pregnancy

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a birth that occurs after 42 weeks of gestation

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post-term birth

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a birth that occurs after the 20th week and before the start of the 38th week of gestation

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pre-term birth

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a woman who is pregnant for the first time

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primigravidia

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Avoid fried

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greasy

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Antacids (avoid those high in sodium (Alka Seltzer

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baking soda); Recommend the ones high in calcium (Tums

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Squat

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rather than bend at waist to pick up objects

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When sitting

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use foot supports

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• ROUND LIGAMENT PAIN: Good body mechanics

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avoid strenuous exercise

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Bend toward the pain

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squat

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If working in one position for prolonged periods

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walk around for a few minutes at least q2h.

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Treatment: Frequent

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tepid baths

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8 GLASSES water /day (not including tea

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carbonated drinks-diuretic effects).

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High fiber foods (unpeeled fruits/veggies

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whole-grain cereals

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Brisk walk for at least 1 mile /day stimulates peristalsis

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Swimming

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To relieve cramps: extend the affected leg

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keeping the knee straight

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If alone

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stand and apply pressure on the affected leg.

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Small frequent meals

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Drink fluids separate from meals

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Avoid fried, greasy, or spicy foods or

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Avoid fatty or spicy food

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Decrease smoking or coffee drinking(stimulate acid formation in stomach)

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Sit upright for at least 1 hour after meals to reduce reflux

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Don’t eat or drink just before bedtime; sleep w/extra pillow

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Sip water to relieve burning sensation

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Antacids (avoid those high in sodium (Alka Seltzer, baking soda); Recommend the ones high in

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Avoid high-heeled shoes

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Squat, rather than bend at waist to pick up objects

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When sitting, use foot supports, arm rests, and pillows behind the back.

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Exercise (SEE next slide) Also in book on p. 274 Fig 13-13

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Avoid stretching and twisting at the same time

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Bend toward the pain, squat, or bring the knees up to the hest to relieve pain by relaxing the

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Apply heat and lie on the right side to relieve the pain.

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Rest frequently with the legs elevated above the level of the hips.

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Wear support hose or elastic stockings that reach above the varicosities. Apply them before

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If working in one position for prolonged periods, walk around for a few minutes at least q2h.

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8 GLASSES water /day (not including tea, carbonated drinks-diuretic effects).

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High fiber foods (unpeeled fruits/veggies, whole-grain cereals, bran muffins, oatmeal)

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Restrict cheese consumption

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Don’t D/C iron supplements…get a stool softener

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Brisk walk for at least 1 mile /day stimulates peristalsis, Swimming, stationary bike

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To relieve cramps: extend the affected leg, keeping the knee straight, bend the foot toward

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If alone, stand and apply pressure on the affected leg.

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HEMORRHOIDS:

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Treatment: Frequent, tepid baths

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N/V:

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Dry

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crackers

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Small

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frequent

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Drink

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fluids

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Avoid

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fried,

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HEARTBURN

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(PYROSIS):

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several

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Avoid

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fatty

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Decrease

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smoking

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Sit

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upright

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Don’t

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eat

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Sip

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water

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Antacids

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(avoid

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BACKACHE:

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Correct

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posture

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Avoid

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high-heeled

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Squat,

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rather

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When

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sitting,

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Exercise

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(SEE

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ROUND

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LIGAMENT

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Good

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Avoid

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stretching

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Bend

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toward

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Apply

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heat

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URINARY

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FREQUENCY:

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Kegel

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exercises

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VARICOSITIES:

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Avoid

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constricting

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Rest

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frequently

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Wear

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support

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If

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working

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Prevention:

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Drink

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plenty

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Diet

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rich

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Exercise

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regularly

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CONSTIPATION

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8

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GLASSES

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High

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fiber

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Restrict

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cheese

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Don’t

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D/C

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Brisk

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walk

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LEG

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CRAMPS:

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Elevate

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legs

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To

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relieve

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If

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alone,

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Treatment:

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Frequent,

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Apply

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cool

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Lie

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w/hips