goodell sign
softening of uterus
chadwick sign
bluish coloration of cervix
corpus luteum
produces progesterone, relaxin, and estrogen until placenta takes over
montgomery’s follicules
sebaceous glands that enlarge w preg
resp sys changes in preg-4
cardiovascular changes in pregnancy-4
supine hypotensive syndrome
compression of vena cava causes hypotension
*left side lie, pillow under rt hip
physiological anemia of pregnancy
RBC increase 30% w iron 18% but plasma 50%
*27mg iron day
GI change in preg-3
ptyalism
excessive salivation
cholasma/ melasma gravidarum
mask of preg
diastasis recti
rectus abdominal muscles seperate
normal wt gain
0.5-2 kg (1.1-4.4lb) 1T, then ave 1 lb/wk
total- 25-35lb
post pit gland
oxytocin- contractions and milk ejection
hCG
secreted by trophblast
progesterone
- inhibits spontaneous ut contraction
presumptive changes in preg-6
objective changes in preg-7
hegar sign
soft isthmus of uterus
preg test
ELISA, urine or bld 7-9 days after conception
diagnostic (positive) changes of preg-3
mat developmental tasks-3
psychological tasks
couvade
observance of certain rituals by male to signify transition to fatherhood