amniotic sac. a thin membrane that completely surrounds the embryo and contains a protective fluid....
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AMNIOTIC SAC
A thin membrane that completely surrounds the embryo and
contains a protective fluid. It function is to protect the “baby”.
PLACENTA
A circular vascular structure that collects wastes.
UMBILICAL CORD
Connects the developing embryo or fetus to the placenta.
Developed from the same zygote as the fetus. Supplies the fetus with oxygenated, nutrient-rich
blood from the placenta
AMNIOCENTESIS
Procedure usually performed between weeks 14 and 20 weeks.
A needle is inserted into the abdomen which removes
amniotic fluid, that contains fetal infections. Test detects birth defects. Done to a mother 35
years or older.
ULTASOUND
An instrument used to visually evaluate the baby and detect any
abnormalities.
ARTIFICIAL INSEMINATION
Inserts sperm into the uterus.
IN VITRO FERTILIZATION
Surgical procedure where the eggs are removed after fertilization drugs were
administered. The eggs are then fertilizes outside of the body and
then reinserted back into the uterus.
FORCEPS
A tool used to help extract the baby late in labor.
VACUUM EXTRACTOR
Uses suction to adhere to the baby’s head. With this method of delivery the baby is gently
pulled out as the woman pushes through labor
EPIDURAL
Regional anesthesia that blocks pain. It is delivered in the lower
back. Catheter is threaded through the needle. Catheter is
left in place so medication can be given periodically.
Symptoms of a Pregnant Woman
Extreme pressure on the internal organs may cause: difficulty
breathing, indigestion or decrease in appetite, constipation, gas, and
pain or discomfort
LINEA NIGRA
A dark line appearing on the abdomen.
MASK OF PREGNANCY
Spots and patches of a yellowish-brown color on the face due to
hormones of pregnancy
SWOLLEN ANKLES
A pregnant woman will have two times the amount of blood in her body so swelling can be the end
result.
NORMAL DELIVERY (BIRTH)
The baby should be exiting the vaginal canal face first facing the
mother’s back.
DILATED CERVIX
The baby can be delivered when the cervix is dilated 10 cm.
EFFACEMENT
The thinning of the cervix lining.
BREECH BIRTH
Birth presentation in which the “baby” is not head first. It could
either be buttocks or feet first
ABRUPTIO PLACENTAE
When the placenta separates from the uterus of the mother
prematurely
PLACENTA PREVIA
When the placenta is underneath the baby coming out first.
Cesarean delivery is recommended for nearly all
women with this because it can prevent severe bleeding.
ETOPIC PREGNANCY
The pregnancy tissue or embryo becomes implanted in the
fallopian tubes or somewhere else in the abdomen besides the
uterus. The embryo may die and frequently must be removed by
surgery.
RH INCOMPATIBILITY
The woman’s blood produces an antibody that attacks a substance in the infant’s blood cells. This
may occur if the woman Rh negative and the infant is Rh positive. The problem can be
avoided by injections that prevent a woman’s blood from making
Rh antibody.
TOXEMIA
The pregnant woman has high blood pressure, swelling and
protein in the urine. Untreated can result in convulsions, coma,
and death of both mother and infant. It is most common among
teenagers, older women and women who already have health
problems.
MISCARRIAGE
The pregnancy tissue or embryo is expelled from the uterus before it is sufficiently developed. May
be caused by genetic defect, illness in the mother, drugs the
mother has taken, or other factors, Usually occurs within the
first 3 months of pregnancy
STILL BIRTH
An infant is born dead 22 weeks or more after conception.
CESAREAN SECTION
Delivery through the birth canal is considered to be risky for any
reason. An incision is make through the abdomen and uterus,
and the baby is taken from the mother’s body