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Engorgement means “fill to excess“.
The breast is too full, slow flow of milk is accumulating and there is increased vascularity and congestion. However, engorgement may resolve spontaneously as supply adjusts to baby demand.
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– Is a gentle and natural procedure with the purpose to separate the amniotic membranes from the uterine walls.
– Considered safe in many studies.
– Decrease incidence of post-term pregnancy
Refers how many times a baby moves during a certain time.
The mom must feel at least 10 movements within 2 hours, but she would probably feel movements in less time than that, letting her know her baby is doing just fine. This is very important to do in the third trimester, noticing the baby movement changes can save his life on time.
This is very important to do in the third trimester, noticing the baby movement changes can save his life on time.
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This is used as an estimate of the amniotic fluid volume, to know if there is a normal amount of amniotic fluid or if there is not enough or too much amniotic fluid.
This is measured by ultrasound and basically is the sum of all the four single deepest pockets from each quadrant.
Note: A fluid pocket may contain fetal parts or umbilical cord loops, but these are not included in the measurement.
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A woman’s reproductive system includes:
– The vagina
– The uterus
– Two uterine tubes
– Two ovaries
First trimester is normal to feel tired, don’t worry it will pass. Remember you are growing a little human, your body is going through so many physical and hormonal changes (hormones may have a sleep-inducing effect).
By the third trimester during pregnancy again the bathroom breaks and physical discomfort may interfere with your sleep.
You need to rest during the day to recover!
Normal vaginal pH in reproductive years
pH ≤ 4.5 (usually between 3.8 to 4.5)
Acronym used to assess pregnancy outcomes.
G: Gravida
T: Term
P: Preterm
A: Abortion
L: Living children
Hypoglycemia in the newborn, define as the plasma glucose concentration low enough to cause signs and symptoms of altered brain function.
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Urinary tract infections (UTIs) during pregnancy can be found anywhere throughout the urinary tract such as:
Upper Urinary Tract:
– Pyelonephritis hen involves kidneys.
– Ureteritis when involves ureters (usually associated with bladder or kidney infection).
Lower Urinary Tract:
– Urethritis when involves urethra.
– Cystitis when involves bladder.