FMST 210 : Chapter 3 Independent Questions.docx

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First trimester: from first day of last menstrual period (lmp) to 1 2 weeks. Prenatal care: confirmation of pregnancy; calculation of due date; blood and urine tests (and other tests if needed); monthly doctor visits to monitor vital functions, uterine growth, weight gain, and sugar and protein in urine. Serious problems: ectopic pregnancy; abnormal urine or blood tests; increased blood pressure; malnutrition; bleeding; miscarriage. Second trimester: from12 weeks after lmp to 24 weeks after lmp weight gain showing ; Fetal movements felt; increased appetite; monthly doctor visits continue; ultrasound to measure fetal growth and locate placenta gestational diabetes; excessive weight gain; Increased blood pressure; rh incompatibility of mother and fetus; miscarriage 13 to 20 weeks; premature labour 21 + weeks. 61-63 under the subheadings first trimester , second trimester , and third trimester . Early surgical removal of the zygote is critical to the woman"s future ability to have children; About 15% of pregnancies end in miscarriage, or spontaneous abortion.

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