NURS 323 Lecture Notes - Lecture 11: Retching, Streptococcus Agalactiae, Impaired Glucose Tolerance
5 Jan 2021
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11-14 weeks: nuchal translucency test - performed through an ultrasound and is determined by the thickness of fluid buildup in the back of the fetus, thicker than normal can indicate genetic disorders. Vaccination prior to pregnancy inactivated is okay, live attenuated are not do not take mmr and varicella vaccines. Hepatitis b immunity recommended during pregnancy (through a vaccine) all women are recommended to receive the tdap vaccine, regardless of vaccine history between 21 and 32 weeks. Serial beta-hcg levels: should be increasing properly during pregnanacy, can increase the risk of miscarriage. Inevetalbe miscarriage: surgical intervention may be needed and all the uterine contents are not sponteously removed pelvic ultrasounds used to assess the status of the fetus. Marginal placenta praevia: placenta separate as its edge and blood escapes vaginally. Central placental abruption: placenta separates centrally and blood is trapped. Low lying placenta previa: placenta in the lower uterine segment but not covering the internal cervical os.
