disorders of pregnancy states

condition of persistent N/V during pregnancy so severe it leads to dehydration and malnutrition

hormone change

• N/V 4+ times daily • projectile vomiting consisting of bile and possible blood • failed orthostatic tilt test • pallor

pre-eclampsia: hypertension that occurs post 20 weeks or pregnancy and resolves PP eclampsia: occurs when gestational hypertension provokes a grand mal seizure

teenagers

diabetes that develops during pregnancy, and will resolve PP.

estrogen blunting the action of insulin and progesterone decreasing the utilization of insulin

• failed fasting glucose test • asymptomatic • S/S of diabetes

• !! periphereal edema, gradual onset of hypertension, and proteins in urine!! • N/V • severe headache • rapid weight gain • visual disturbances • agitation

liver disease that alters the flow or bile releasing acid into the bloodstream causing profuse and painful itching during pregnancy

• profused/painful itching • fatigue • depression • N/V • URQ pain • dark/grayish urine • yellow bowels

occurs during 3rd trimester of pregnany when the gravid uterus compressed on the inferior vena cava when a mother lies supine diminishing or occluding blood-flow to the heart

• N/V • claustrophobia • tachycardia • hypotension • dyspnea • syncope episodes

condition that occurs when the amniotic fluid in the uterus is too low. the amniotic fluid is measured in an ultrasound by calculating the amniotic fluid index to determine diagnosis. the amniotic fluid which is part of the fetus’ life support system; protects and aids in the fetal development. too low amniotic fluid causes a high risk of miscarriage or premature labor.

• persistent wet sensation/sudden rush of fluid from vaginal canal bc of amniotic sac rupture • decrease fetal activity • possible decrease of fetal heart rate

false labor, can onset as early as 13 weeks, occurs when the uterus contracts intermittently without causing cervical changes.

trains the body for birthing and helps enhance placental circulation