NSG 230 Chapter Notes - Chapter 6: Cervix, Acrosome Reaction, Hyaluronidase
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Chapter 6 sexual and reproductive dimensions of women"s health. It is kicking and stretching, can cough and respond to sudden noise. Steps include: ensuring adequate intake of folic acid, proper immunizations, health behaviors, nutrition, prenatal care, nutrition. Increased need for nutrients: don"t need to eat twice the amount of food, folate: b vitamin that is essential for the health development of the fetus. Found in green, leafy vegetables, nuts, beans, citrus fruits, some fortified cereals: folic acid: synthetic form of the b vitamin folate, helps prevent spina bifida, calcium formation of the bone and teeth in the fetus. Important so the mom does not lose her bone density. Inhibin-a: diagnostic tests offered to women with family histories, advanced age, etc, amniocentesis needle into the uterus at 15-20 weeks. Collects cells: chronic villus sampling cvs detects chromosomal abnormalities but can be done at 10-12 weeks.
