2. What is pregnancy The state of being pregnant; the period from conception to birth when a woman carries a developing fetus in her uterus. Wordnetweb.princeto.edu/perl/webwn
3. Fertilization Union of egg and a sperm forming a cell called zygote. This takes place in the woman's fallopian tube. The zygote then begins to divide into cells. Then 7 days after fertilization they develop into blastocyst. The endometrium, prepares for potential pregnancy. Once the blastocsty is implanted in the uterine lining it starts producing a hormone called (HCG). http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hO8Ie90tI5g&feature=relmfu
4. Signs and symptoms Missed menstrual period Tender swollen breasts Frequent urination Nausea or vomiting Fatigue Moodiness bloating
5. Medications Prenatal vitamins 400 to 800 micrograms folic acid 400 micrograms daily reduce the risk for neural tube defects Tylenol : Colds, pain, insomnia, headache, flu Heartburns: Tums Rolaids, Zantacs, Pepcid AC Constipation: Meamucil, Colace, Citrucel, milk of Magnesia
6. Trimesters First trimester: weeks 1 through 12 Second trimester: weeks 13 through 26 Third trimester: weeks 27 through 40
7. Special concerns Miscarriage: 15% end this away. If baby is loss within the first 20 wk. Spotting or bleeding with pain Gush of fluid from vagina Passed fetal tissue Ectopic: when fertilized egg attaches itself outside the uterus. If carried in fallopian tube cause rupture. Internal bleeding. effected by 2% Preterm labor: born before 37 week. Respiratory distress syndrome Bleeding in the brain Cerebral palsy or neurologic problems Vision problem Developmental delays
8. Where does the weight come from Baby 7.5 lbs Amniotic fluid 2 lbs Placenta 1.5 lbs Uterus 2 lbs Breasts 2 lbs Body fluid 4 lbs Blood 4 lbs Maternal stores of fat, protein, and other nutrients 7 lbs.
9. Who shouldn’t exercise Heart or lung disease Cervical problems Risk for preterm labor Vaginal bleeding Premature rupture of membrane Preeclampsia/ High B/P do to pregnancy
10. Side effect to exercise Joints: ligaments that support your joints to stretch making you more prone to injury. Balance: loss center of gravity or stress to joints and muscles. More so in the lower back and pelvis area. Heart rate: the extra weight makes you work harder. Intense exercise boosts oxygen and blood flow to muscles but away from other parts of body.
11. Benefits of exercise Can boost your energy level. Reduces backaches, constipation, bloating, and swelling Boost your mood Promotes muscle tone, strength, and endurance Helps with sleeping
12. Warning signs to stop Dizziness or faintness Increase shortness of breath Uneven or rapid heartbeat Chest pain trouble walking Calf pain or swelling Vaginal bleeding Uterine contractions that continue after rest Fluid gushing or leaking from vagina Decrease fetal movement
