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ways to corroborate EDB
- onset of pregnancy symptoms
- date of any positive home pregnancy tests
- date of quickening
- fundal height
fetal structures used for dating in second trimester ultrasounds?
- BPD (biparietal diameter)
- HC (head circumference)
- AC (abdominal circumference)
- FL 9Femur length)
what to assess for in pts experiencing significant n/v in second trimester
ketones and specific gravity to assess dehydration
foods high in fiber
fruits, vegetables, beans, bran, prunes, breakfast cereals, whole grain breads
laxatives recommended for constipation of pregnancy
bulking agents (2-4 tsp of bran or psyllium)
osmotic laxatives - polythylene glycol (8-25 mg/day), lactulose (15-30 mg/day)
if OTC/nonpharm measures are ineffective for nasal congestion of pregnancy,
what pharm measures can be considered?