Preeclampsia, Eclampsia, Hyperemesis Gravidarum, Gestational Diabetes,
Teratogens, Multiple Gestation, Polyhydramnios, Oligohydramnios, Placenta
Previa, Placental Abruption, Placenta Accreta, PROM, PPROM, Ectopic
Pregnancy, Abortion, D&C, Cesarean Birth, VBAC, Labor Induction, Dystocia,
Hypertonic/Hypotonic Uterine Dysfunction, Arrest Disorders, Shoulder Dystocia,
Preterm Labor, Postterm Pregnancy, Macrosomia, Tocolytics, Umbilical Cord
Prolapse, Forceps/Vacuum Delivery, Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome, Perinatal
Drug Exposure, Postpartum Hemorrhage, Uterine Atony, Postpartum Depression
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high risk pregnancy
a pregnancy characterized by risk factors that make it likely the birth will be surrounded by
problems such as premature delivery, difficult birth, retarded growth, birth defects, and early
infant death
early recognition, assessment, and resuscitation.
- oxytocin, ergometrine, prostaglandins
- balloon tamponade, compression sutures, arterial ligation
management of obstetric hemorrhage
ectopic pregnancy
implantation of the fertilized egg in any site other than the normal uterine location
, abortion
termination of pregnancy before 20 weeks gestation
dilation and curettage (D&C)
endometrium of uterus scraped away
eclampsia
most serious form of toxemia during pregnancy
gestational hypertension
potentially life-threatening disorder that usually develops after the 20th week of pregnancy and
is characterized by edema and proteinuria
GTD (gestational trophoblastic disease)
rapid reproduction of the outermost developing layer of the embryo; includes hydatiform mole,
invasive mole, and choriocinoma.
hyperemesis gravidarum
severe nausea and vomiting in pregnancy that can cause severe dehydration in the mother and
fetus