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Any pregnancy regardless of duration.
The number of times a woman has been pregnant. |
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| Termination of pregnancy before viability (20 weeks) either spontaneous or induced |
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| From mid-pregnancy, the enlarged uterus compresses both the inferior vena cava and the lower aorta when the patient lies supine (on the back). Obstruction of the inferior vena cava reduces venous return to the heart leading to a fall in cardiac output by as much as 24% towards term |
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| A woman pregnant for the first time. |
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| A woman whoo has given birth to one or more children who reached the age of viability, regardless of whether those children are living now. |
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| A woman who has given birth to her first child ( past the point of viability) regardless of whether the child was alive at birth or is now living. |
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A woman who has given birth to two or more children ( past the point of viability) regardless of whether the children were alive at birth or presently alive.
As used to describe a woman before the birth of her secound child. |
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| Prenatal age of the developing fetus as calculated from the date of conception. Approx. 2 weeks less than the gestational age |
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| Braxton Hicks Contractions |
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| Irregular contractions of the womb (the uterus) Although said to be painless, Braxton Hicks contractions may be quite uncomfortable and sometimes difficult to distinguish from the contractions of true labor. |
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A violet- blue color of the vaginal mucius membrane caused by increased vascularity.
Its a probable sign of pregnancy that is visible about the 4th week of pregnancy. |
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A yellow bron pigmentation over the bridge of the nose and cheeks during pregnancy and in some women who are taking oral contraceptives.
Also known as the mask of pregnancy. |
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| A secreation from the breast before the onset of true lactation. It has a high protein content and provides some immune properties and cleanes the newborns instentinal tract of mucus and meconium. |
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| The actual time from conception to birth that the fetus remains in the uterus. |
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| A probable sign of pregnancy occuring during the 2nd month of pregnancy that involves a softening of the cervix |
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| A probable sign of pregnancy that involves softening of the lower uterine segment found upon palpation in the secound or third month of pregnancy. |
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| The time of onset of true labor, followed by the delivery of the neonate and finally the placenta. |
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| The process of producing and suppling breast milk. |
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| Movement of the fetus and the uterus downward into the pelvic cavity. |
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| A probable sign of pregnancy in which the examiner can easily flex the cervix against the body of the uterus. |
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| A method of determining the estimated date of delivery after obtaning the first day of the last menstrual period, sebtract 3 months and add 7 days. |
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| The first fetal movement felt by the pregnant woman, usually occuring between 16 and 18 weeks of gestation. |
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| Supine Hypotension Syndrome |
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| The lowering of blood pressure while in supine postion. Occurs as a result pressure or the weight of the pregnant uterus on the inferior vena cava. |
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| One third of the gerstional time for pregnancy. |
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| Is a cultural assessment data collection tool that is used to assst in developing an individulized plan of care. This enabling the nurse to provide care that is culturally sensitive. |
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| Estimated date of delivery (EDD) |
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| Is calculated based on the LNMP. |
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