Relier Pairs OB TerminologyVersion en ligne OB Terminology par Jennifer Mauck 1 This is one benefit of amniotic fluid 2 An infant near a drafty window can lose heat through this mechanism 3 This is the hormone that maintains early pregnancy until the other hormones can take over. It is also the hormone that is detected in a blood pregnancy test. 4 This is where conception typically occurs 5 Evaporation is heat loss from water turning into vapor. Nurses can help prevent hypothermia from this mechanism by _______________________ 6 This is a late pregnancy concern that can develop because of an increase in platelet production 7 This hormone helps with milk production and also stimulates the uterus to contract. The synthetic form, Pitocin, can be used to speed up labor. 8 This kind of heat loss occurs when heat is transferred to the surrounding environment. Nurses can prevent this by wrapping an infant or keeping them away from cold parts of a room or house 9 These types of genetic traits need 2 genes in order for them to be exhibited 10 Women with a healthy BMI should gain this much during pregnancy 11 This nutrient should be supplemented at least 6 months before pregnancy and helps prevent neural tube defects 12 This type of heat loss can be prevented by warming your stethoscope or placing paper on a cold scale before using it 13 This type of twins develops from one fertilized egg 14 This is hyper-pigmentation that occurs mostly on the face in response to hormone changes during pregnancy 15 This is hyper-pigmentation that occurs along the abdomen during pregnancy; it will resolve around 6 weeks after birth Thrombi Recessive Chloasma hCG Convection Radiation Folic Acid Fallopian tubes 25-35 pounds Oxytocin Allows symmetrical growth Thoroughly drying the infant after birth or a bath Monozygotic Conduction Linea Nigra