Week 1 A - changes in the female body due to pregnancy

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Oogenesis and spermatogenesis Oogenesis - sequence of events by which the oogonia are transforms into mature oocytes oocytes - are the female sex cell produced in the ovaries spermatogenesis - sequence of events by which spermocytes are transformed into sprematozoa which are capable of fertilising a mature ooctye
Uterine and ovarian fimbriae - small fingerlike projections at end of fallopin tube through which oocytes move from ovarie to fallopian tube produce peritoneal fluid During ovulation - the sex hormones activate the fimbriae to swell with blood ooctye moves into peritoneal fluid fertilisation can occur with male spermatozoa
What happens at conception? Begins at fertilisation when male sperm (spermatozoon) unites with a female oocyte (ovum) to form a single cell - a zygote usually occurs in the ampulla of the fallopian tube DNA of the offspring now determined through union
Fertilisation occurs within fallopian tube
Germinal period first two weeks after fertilisation zygote - fertilised ovum morula - call divides to form a solid mass (3 days) moves along fallopian tube towards the uterus (4-5 days) blastocyst - cavity forms within the mass of cells and attaches to the lining of the uterus -implantation (10-14 days)
embryonic period from implantation until 8 weeks
Foetal stage from 8 weeks until the birth of the baby - usually 40 weeks
Foetal development foetal grwoth - from 8 - 40 weeks
Amniotic sac amnion (inner layer) and chorion (outer layer) together form the amniotic sac the fetus grow within this sac surrounded by amniotic fluid amniotic fluid is generated to cushion the foetus villi project from the chorion to embed into the uterine wall and form the placenta
placenta and membranes chorionic villi invade the endometrium and allow transfer of nutrients and other products from mother to foetus fetus is attached to placenta by umbilical cord
The placenta provides: nutrition, blood supply, respiration, protection, produces hormones that maintain pregnancy
Trimesters of pregnancy pregnancy is divided into 3 equal trimesters: 1st - profound growth in first 8 weeks rudimentary organs and tissues form 2nd - growth, maturation, functioning of organ systems 3rd - final maturation and growth - weight gain
Pregnancy changes are physiological, psychological, social
Reproductive uterus 20 x larger uterine lining and muscle growth increased blood supply to uterus anovulation of the ovaries and tubes vagina and vulva increased blood supply and bluish colour breasts - increase in size and cells/milk cervix - mucous plug (barrier)
Respiratory breathing rate unchanged increased lung capacity and blood supply to lungs increased base and metabolic rate
Cardiovascular RBC volume increases by 30% blood volume expands 40-50% increased CO by 30% WBC increases Clotting factors increase heart enlarges blood vessels dilate (progesterone) increased heart rate (10-15bpm) increased venous pressure
Urinary Increased blood volume increased filtration rate uteters dilate urinary stasis in bladder urinary frequency sugar and protein may spill over in urine
Gastro intestinal smooth muscle relaxation constipation haemorrhoids heartburn gall bladder slowet emptying time gallstones
Musculoskeletal posture changes - lordosis increased mobility of joints - relaxin rectus muscle separation
Integumentary hyperpigmentation - lineanigra, melasma, areola oedema - retained fluid striae - stretch marks acne pruritis - itchiness
endocrine ovarian hormone production ceases prolactin increases (breast growth) insulin production increases thyroid-reduced iodine level oestrogen levels increase growth breasts, uterus, etc sodium and water retention progesterone levels increase -facilitate implantation -decreases uterine contractility -reduces smooth muscle tone relaxin increases allow muscles for labour to relax
Immunologicial resistance to infection is decreased wcc increased cellular immune response is decreased maternal antibodies decreased due to cross placental transfer near term other immunoglobulins unchanged
psychological changes developmental tasks tasks relate to pregnancy timetable of trimesters more clearly identified in some women compared to other
First trimester pregnancy validation accepting the pregnancy behaviour sometimes become introverted as women questions her identity partner may also be concerned about responsibility of being father
Second trimester Foetal embodiment accepting the baby woman attempts to incorporate the foetus into her body image re-adjusts roles, gains, inner strength foetal movements, helps woman to the foetus is distinct from herself father may feel left out
Third trimester role transition preparing the parenthood woman psychologically seperates the foetus from herself makes concretes plans for the baby may be irritable as she may want the pregnancy to end coping mechanisms may flater father may feel apprehensive
Social changes - 4 phases disruptive phase adaption phase centering phase anticipation and preparation phase
Antenatal Care - what and why integral part of total childbearing experience takes place as a medical model prescribed set of act around monitoring and screening pregnancy seen as an illness midwives move towards wellness relationships with care provider are formed roles and relationships are established choices are made wellness and normality are promoted
Principles of ANC antenatal - prenatal - antepartum principles: open and regular communication involve significant others accurate history assessment and screening of mother and baby information about pregnancy changes health promotion advice and education
Maternal and foetal assessment weight and height gestation blood pressure abdominal palpation fetal movements (16-20 weeks) fetal HR (less than 12 weeks) anti-D prophylaxis (rh -ve 28 + 34) antenatal screening tests
Nutrition during pregnancy good nutrition supports growth and development of foetus and maternal tissue demands weight gain - appetite governs intake 11-16kgs risk GDM and hypertension if overweight pre-pregnancy risk m/c and LBW baby if underweight pre-pregancy balanced diet with all food groups
Antenatal screening way of detecting predisposition (risk) for a condition or disease not a diagnosis should be safe, valid, reliable may include: CBP, blood group, Rh status, Vit D, presence of anaemia, infections, urinalysis, matermal serum screening, US
antenatal screening written information should be provided pre-screening counselling full information and consequences of tests choice of screening or not notification of results honesty and openess
Maternal serum screening screening tool for chromosomal abnormality blood test in first trimester limitations - false results consequences: further screening + assisted risk of miscarriage termination versis increased health
Harmony prenatal test non-invasive prenatal assessing risk of chromosomal abnormalitites maternal blood smaple taken at 10 weeks gestation blood contains fragments of DNA tests for trisomy 21 (down's syndrome), Trisomy 18 (edwards syndrome), result in 10 days expensive but accurate
Advantages and disadvantageof 1st trimester screening benefits - less false positive and negative less normal foetal loss, higher detection, personal benefits to women diagnosis Disadvantages - cost of nuchal translucency scan, logistically more difficult to manage
Pregnancy ultrasound abdominal and vagina abdominal - dating scan 10-13 weeks, nuchal transluencency scan, 1st trimester to identify any chromosomal abnormalities, identifies by pocket of fluid at back of baby's neck, anomaly scan 18-20 weeks, position of placenta, umbilical cord, amniotic fluid around foetus Vaginal - can be uncomfortable, less than 8 weeks, maternal obesity
Antenatal screening 18-20 week USS 18-20 week USS morphology and placental site screening for abnormality does not detect all abnormality
Antenatal screening 26-28 weeks OGCT, CBP, ab screen 50gm glucose load (non-fasting) random BSL versus fasting BGL screening tool for GDM with potential to avoid adverse outcomes does not detect all GDM if raised, requires lifestyle change, medication
Antenatal screening 35-37 weeks GBS (strep) status implications: GBS largest cause of early onset neonatal sepsis GBS is transient so may not detect all materal colonisation treatment - antibiotic prophylaxis in labour prevents transmission of GBS
Cultural beliefs pregnancy is a natural process - major life event pregnancy is a medical condition combination of both
cultural influences gender and social expectatoins females attends health concerns parental roles shared or not women are quite in some cultures
Beware ethnocentrism when we think out values and practices are superior and are greater worth than an alternative culture recognise prejudices, determine what client knows/believes, work with client
Summary germinal period 2 weeks embryonic period -2-8 weeks foetal stage 8-40 weeks physiological changes psychological adjustments social adjustments antenatal screening/assessment
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