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Alpha-fetoprotein (AFP) plasma protein produced by the fetus Amniocentesis needle puncture of the amniotic sac to withdraw amniotic fluid for analysis -Can diagnose chromosomal abnormalities -rh compatibility -Lung function/maturity Contraction Stress Test a stress test used to evaluate the abili...

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Alpha-fetoprotein (AFP) ✅plasma protein produced by the fetus

Amniocentesis ✅needle puncture of the amniotic sac to withdraw amniotic fluid for
analysis
-Can diagnose chromosomal abnormalities
-rh compatibility
-Lung function/maturity

Contraction Stress Test ✅a stress test used to evaluate the ability of the fetus to
tolerate the stress of labor and delivery

L/S ratio (lecithin/sphingomyelin) ✅- Used to evaluate lung maturity
- LS stabilizes neonatal alveoli to prevent collapse on expiration
- Lecithin in amniotic fluid is ↓ than Sphingomyelin until 26wks
- At 30-32wks the two lipids are equal
- At 35wks lecithin levels rise sharply
- Normal value is 2:1 or ↑
- If mom has DM the ratio should be 3.5:1 or ↑

Neural Tube Defect ✅malformations of the brain, spinal cord, or both during embryonic
development that often results in lifelong disability or death

Nonstress Test ✅A method for evaluating fetal status during the antepartum period by
observing the response of the fetal heart rate to fetal movement.

Abortion ✅termination of pregnancy before the embryo or fetus is capable of surviving
outside the uterus
-Intentional or Circumstantial

Laparoscopy ✅visual examination of the abdominal cavity using an endoscope

Hydraminos ✅excessive amniotic fluid

Preeclampsia ✅abnormal condition associated with pregnancy, marked by
-high blood pressure,
-proteinuria,
-edema
-headache

, Eclampsia ✅true toxemia of pregnancy characterized by high blood pressure,
albuminuria, edema of the legs and feet, severe headaches, dizziness, convulsions, and
coma

Ectopic pregnancy ✅A pregnancy outside of the womb, usually in a fallopian tube

Macrosomia ✅large-bodied baby commonly seen in diabetic pregnancies

Cogenital Anomaly ✅structural or functional anomalies that develop during intrauterine
life

Dystocia ✅difficult labor

What do low levels of AFP indicate? ✅Down syndrome or Molar Pregnancies

What do High Levels of AFP indicate> ✅-Neural Tube Defects
-Ancephaly
-Spina bifida

Multiple Marker Screening ✅Analysis of maternal serum for abnormal levels of alpha-
fetoprotein, human chorionic gonadotropin, and estriols that may predict chromosomal
abnormalities of the fetus

-Multiple types of screens

-Most common run is Quad Screen

What is ALWAYS used with amniocentesis ✅Ultrasound guidance

Good Fetal Lung Ratio ✅2:1

What are the ways a CST can be induced? ✅-Nipple stimulation
-Pitosin

Variable Decelerations ✅HR up or down with contractions
-Indicates cord compression

Early Decelerations ✅HR decreases right before uterine contraction
-Indicator of head compression
-Good sign if nearing end of labor

Late Decelerations ✅HR decelerates after contraction
-Medical Emergency
-Indicated Utero-Placental Insufficiency

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