Normal Pregnancy + Fetal Risk Assessment pt 3

Urinary Frequency

Often the first sign of pregnancy.

Fatigue

A common discomfort experienced during pregnancy.

Nausea/Vomiting (N/V)

Commonly occurs in the first trimester of pregnancy.

Leukorrhea

An acidic white discharge that may occur during pregnancy.

Braxton Hicks contractions

Practice contractions that can start in the third trimester, typically starting at the back and moving to the front.

Non-stress Test (NST)

Evaluates fetal heart response to movement and is non-invasive.

Biophysical Profile (BPP)

Uses ultrasound to evaluate five fetal variables to assess fetal risk.

Amniocentesis

A procedure where amniotic fluid is aspirated to evaluate genetic well-being or disorders.

Chronic Villus Sampling (CVS)

A sampling of chorionic villus from the placenta for prenatal diagnosis.

Fetal Kick Counts

Maternal report of fetal movements used as a predictor of fetal well-being.

VEAL CHOP

A mnemonic for fetal heart rate changes: Variable - Cord compression, Early - Head compression, Acceleration - Oxygenation, Late - Placenta/uterine insufficiency.

Nuchal Cord Translucency

A first trimester ultrasound test to identify an increase in nuchal translucency indicating potential fetal abnormalities.

Doppler Flow Studies

Ultrasound evaluation to diagnose structural anomalies and fetal circulation issues.

Internal Fetal Monitoring

Utilizes fetal scalp electrodes and intrauterine pressure catheters to monitor fetal heart rate and contractions.

Electronic Fetal Monitoring

Method used to continuously record the fetal heart rate and contractions on a single strip.

Percutaneous Umbilical Blood Sampling (PUBS)

A procedure for prenatal diagnosis and treatment, involving blood withdrawal from the umbilical cord.