12 Questions
What does gravidity refer to?
The number of pregnancies
What does parity refer to?
The number of deliveries after 24 gestational weeks
If a woman has had 3 pregnancies, with 2 resulting in live births after 24 weeks and 1 ending in stillbirth at 20 weeks, what is her gravidity and parity, respectively?
Gravidity: 3, Parity: 2
Using Naegele's rule, what is the expected due date if the LMP is May 15, 2022?
February 22, 2023
If the LMP is September 10, 2021, what would be the estimated due date using Naegele's rule?
June 17, 2022
If the LMP is January 5, 2023, what is the expected due date based on Naegele's rule?
October 12, 2023
What is the Goodell sign in pregnancy?
Softening of the cervix at 4 to 6 weeks
What is the Chadwick sign in pregnancy?
Cyanosis of the vaginal mucosa at 8 to 12 weeks
How should the fundal height be measured during pregnancy?
From the superior portion of the pubis symphysis to the top of the fundus
If the fundal height is at the umbilicus, what is the approximate gestational age of the fetus?
20 weeks
What is the purpose of Leopold maneuvers in pregnancy?
To determine the fetal position after 36 weeks' gestation
At what gestational age are Leopold maneuvers typically used to determine fetal position?
36 weeks and beyond
Study Notes
Pregnancy Terminology
- Gravidity refers to the total number of pregnancies a woman has had.
- Parity refers to the number of live births a woman has had.
Gravidity and Parity Example
- If a woman has had 3 pregnancies, with 2 resulting in live births and 1 ending in stillbirth, her gravidity is 3 and parity is 2.
Naegele's Rule
- A method used to calculate the expected due date of a pregnancy based on the Last Menstrual Period (LMP).
- Expected due date is calculated by adding 9 months and 7 days to the LMP.
- Examples:
- LMP: May 15, 2022, expected due date: February 22, 2023
- LMP: September 10, 2021, expected due date: June 17, 2022
- LMP: January 5, 2023, expected due date: October 12, 2023
Pregnancy Signs
- Goodell sign: a softening of the cervix that occurs during pregnancy, usually felt around 6-8 weeks.
- Chadwick sign: a bluish discoloration of the vagina and cervix during pregnancy, caused by increased blood flow.
Fundal Height Measurement
- Measured from the top of the pubic bone to the top of the uterus.
- If the fundal height is at the umbilicus, the approximate gestational age of the fetus is 20-22 weeks.
Leopold Maneuvers
- A series of palpations used to determine fetal position and presentation during pregnancy.
- Typically used after 28-30 weeks of gestation to determine fetal position.
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