NURS3244 Lecture Notes - Lecture 1: Immunoglobulin G, Lecithin, Human Placental Lactogen
5 Sep 2016
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Know some of the terms in female & male reproductive system. Do not need to know dates for things develop (fetal development) Be sure to look at diagrams to acquaint yourself with structures. Cervix: end of vagina; mucus plug during pregnancy (to keep it protected); uterus will angle itself toward anus during pregnancy to prevent it from being a straight line from vagina. Uterus: body will hold growing fetus; top of uterus = fundus. Fundus will be palpated during pregnancy to ascertain how high it is. In post-partum, we need to get location & firmness after baby is born, ideally: nice contracted ball (like bicep contracted); start looking for at level of umbilicus. Fallopian tubes: actually the width of pencil lead; connects ovaries to uterus; fertilization occurs in (ampula?) area of the fallopian tube. Bladder is attached to the front part of uterus.
