Pregnancy at Risk: Conditions That Complicate Pregnancy

A collection of vocabulary flashcards based on conditions that complicate pregnancy, including medical risks, management strategies, and implications for maternal and fetal health.

Perinatologist

An obstetrician specializing in care of at-risk pregnancies.

Diabetes Mellitus (DM)

A chronic condition that can complicate pregnancy, including types like pregestational and gestational diabetes.

Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM)

A form of diabetes that occurs during pregnancy, characterized by insulin resistance.

Chronic medical conditions

Existing health issues that can adversely affect pregnancy outcomes and the fetus.

Hypoglycemia

Lower than normal blood sugar levels, which can occur during pregnancy.

Macrosomia

A condition where a newborn is significantly larger than average, often associated with maternal diabetes.

Fetal surveillance

Monitoring of the fetus during pregnancy to assess health and development.

Nursing Process

A systematic approach involving assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation in nursing care.

Immunoprophylaxis

Prevention of disease by inducing immunity, either active or passive.

TORCH

An acronym for a group of infections including Toxoplasmosis, Other, Rubella, Cytomegalovirus, and Herpes Simplex Virus that can cause congenital anomalies.

Preeclampsia

A pregnancy complication characterized by high blood pressure and signs of damage to other organ systems.

Intimate Partner Violence (IPV)

Abusive behavior in a relationship aimed to exert control or power over a partner, which can escalate during pregnancy.

Anemia

A condition marked by a deficiency of red blood cells or hemoglobin, often complicating pregnancy.

Sickle cell anemia

A genetic disorder characterized by abnormally shaped red blood cells, which can complicate pregnancy.

Hepatitis B virus (HBV)

A viral infection transmitted through contact with infectious body fluids, which can affect pregnant women and their infants.

Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)

A virus that attacks the immune system and can be transmitted from mother to child during pregnancy.