HLTH 450 exam 2

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Follicular Phase

Follicles develop in the ovaries; estrogen levels rise.

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Ovulation

Release of a mature egg triggered by an LH surge.

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Luteal Phase

Corpus luteum forms and secretes progesterone; the endometrium thickens.

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Conception

Conception typically happens in the fallopian tubes.

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Fertile Window

The fertile window refers to the 5-6 days leading up to and including ovulation when conception is most likely.

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Estrogen

Produced in ovaries, regulates the menstrual cycle.

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Progesterone

Produced by the corpus luteum, maintains the uterine lining for pregnancy.

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Luteinizing Hormone (LH)

Produced by the pituitary gland, triggers ovulation.

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Follicle-Stimulating Hormone (FSH)

Stimulates follicle growth in ovaries.

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Preconception Planning

Preconception planning involves preparing for pregnancy by addressing health, lifestyle, and medical considerations beforehand.

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Barrier Methods

Prevent STIs but require consistent use.

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Hormonal Methods

Highly effective but may have side effects.

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Common Physical Signs of Pregnancy

Missed period, nausea, breast tenderness, and fatigue.

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Due Date Calculation

Use the first day of the last menstrual period (LMP) and add 280 days (40 weeks).

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20-week Prenatal Check-up Tests

An ultrasound to check fetal anatomy, growth, and development.

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Essential Nutrients During Pregnancy

Folic acid, iron, calcium, and omega-3 fatty acids.

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Stages of Labor

First Stage: Dilation and effacement of the cervix. Second Stage: Delivery of the baby. Third Stage: Delivery of the placenta. Fourth Stage: Recovery and monitoring postpartum.

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Signs of Labor

Regular contractions, rupture of membranes (water breaking), and cervical dilation.

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Inducing Labor Technique

Administering synthetic oxytocin (Pitocin) to stimulate contractions.

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Perinatal Mental Health Disorder Prevalence

Approximately 15-20%.

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Perinatal Period

The time from conception through one year postpartum.

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Pelvic Floor Disorders

Conditions where the pelvic floor muscles weaken, leading to issues like incontinence or prolapse.

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Common Changes in Postpartum Body

Hormonal shifts, uterine shrinkage, and changes in breast tissue.

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