Two reasons early prenatal care is important

Where the egg is fertilized

A pregnant woman's plasma volume increases by nearly 50% during a normal pregnancy

Name two strong influences on fetal health

It is OK to drink a small amount of alcohol during pregnancy

A condition that requires treatment modification during pregnancy

This structure brings nutrients to the fetus and carries away waste products; it also supports fetal circulation

A typical pregnancy lasts 42-43weeks

When fundal height starts to track 1 cm a week above the umbilicus.

It is normal to have trace protein in the urine during pregnancy

Ways to encourage patients who do not want to come to the clinic for prenatal care

This maintains sterility of the uterine environment by creating a physical barrier in the cervix.

The most critical time for fetal development is in the 3rd trimester.

When health aides begin to assess fetal presentation

It is normal to have some bleeding during pregnancy just so it doesn't last very long

Personal habits that can adversely affect a pregnancy

This creates cushion, allows movement, maintains even temperature, has growth factors that support development of the GI tract and protects the developing fetus.

normal menses, LMP 4/1/19 therefore EDC is 1/20/2020

When fetal heart tones are audible with a doppler.

It is normal to have a small amount of edema in the lower extremities and face in the 3rd trimester

Why is routine, ongoing prenatal care important

This is a placental hormone initially secreted by cells from the implanting conceptus during week 2, supporting the ovarian corpus luteum, which in turn supports the endometrial lining and therefore maintains pregnancy.

A weight gain of 32lbs for a normal-weight female at 36wks gestation is in a normal range.

When fetal movement is first felt

A BP of 140/90 with 10lb weight gain over 2days and headaches is normal late in pregnancy