What is told to the patient regarding diet.

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 normal to have trace protein in the urine during pregnancy

What we would advice to a pregnant patient with a job involving heavy lifting.

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.

(Possible) Preterm labor is contractions that occur before 37 weeks gestation

What we advise pregnant patients regarding snow machine travel

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

Name of the exercises that can help strengthen pelvic muscles

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

Patient has morning sickness daily. This is how often should they get weighed at the clinic

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 2 days and headaches is normal late in pregnancy