Maternal-Fetal Health and Prenatal Care

These vocabulary flashcards cover key terminology and concepts related to prenatal care, fetal monitoring, and obstetric history based on the lecture transcript.

Folic Acid

A supplement recommended during preconception and pregnancy to prevent neural tube defects.

LGA (Large for Gestational Age)

A term for infants who are larger than average, often associated with mothers who have diabetes.

Gravida

A term referring to the total number of times a person has been pregnant, including current pregnancies, miscarriages, and abortions.

Para

The number of times a person has produced one or more viable offspring.

Multi para

A person who has been pregnant and given birth more than once.

Nagele's rule

A method used to estimate the due date by calculating from the first day of the last menstrual period.

CVS Sampling

A genetic test performed during pregnancy to identify potential chromosomal abnormalities.

Amniocentesis

A procedure involving an ultrasound-guided needle tap to sample amniotic fluid for genetic testing or to drain excess fluid.

Preeclampsia

A pregnancy complication characterized by high blood pressure and the presence of protein in the urine.

Rogaine

A shot administered to pregnant individuals with Rh-negative blood to prevent complications.

Fundal Height

A physical measurement of the uterus used to assess if the baby is growing correctly for the expected due date.

Fetal Heart Rate Baseline

The normal range for a baby's heart rate, typically between $120-160\,bpm$.

Nonstress Test (NST)

A fetal well-being assessment where a positive result requires the heart rate to increase $15\,bpm$ above baseline for at least $20\,seconds$.

Biophysical Profile (BPP)

An ultrasound assessment used as a next step for evaluating fetal well-being when there is clinical concern.

True Labor

The stage of labor characterized by contractions that result in cervical change.

Prenatal Visit Schedule (Low Risk)

The standard frequency for check-ups, occurring every two weeks from $29-36$ weeks and every week from $37-40$ weeks.

Rubella Titers

A laboratory test conducted during the first prenatal panel to check for immunity, as non-immune mothers require vaccination after birth.

Pelvic Measurements

Assessments of the internal pelvic shape and width to determine if a vaginal birth is feasible or if a C-section is necessary.