Question

5 List the functions of Amniotic Fluid 6. Summarize the Ovarian Cycle (Include all phases) 7. Summarize fetal development include each period 8. What is Nagele's rule for estimating the date of confinement? 9 How do you measure Fundal Height? 10. List of review Maternal risk factors 11. Why should the presence of Goodells be sign for alarm or concern?

Answer 1

5. The functions of amniotic fluid are:

*protects developing baby by acting as a cushion. * helps in musculo skeletal development. * helps in formation of gastrointestinal system in fetus

* helps the fetus to have the movements

* prevents friction and webbing of the fingers

* prevents umbilical cord compression

6. The phases are 3 follicular, ovulation and luteal phase.

Follicular phase: the ovarian follicles get matured to release eggs.

Ovulation: mature egg is released into the oviduct

Luteal : it is the secretary phase.

8. The rule is LMP (last menstrual period) + 9months with +/-7days will give EDD ( expected date of delivery).

9. The fundal height can be measured from the symphysis pubis to the resistance palpated below the xiphi sternum.

11. Good ells sign is the positive sign of pregnancy were there is softening of cervix and usually seen at 4weeks of gestation.