How to prevent neural tube defects - Answer: Folic acid intake 0.4 mcg/day
Goodell's sign - Answer: The Goodell sign refers to a probable sign of pregnancy, characterized by
softening of the cervix. A positive Goodell sign occurs due to increased blood flow noticed in the cervix
during the first 4 to 8 weeks of pregnancy
, Chadwick's sign - Answer: due to increased blood flow noticed in the cervix during the first 4 to 8 weeks
of pregnancy, which can also give the vaginal part of the cervix a bluish appearance
Hegar's sign - Answer: softening of the lower segment of the uterus, which occurs around six to 12
weeks of gestation
Braxton Hicks - Answer:
gravidia - Answer: A pregnancy regardless of duration and includes present pregnancy
Para - Answer: Past pregnancies that continued to the period of viability
primigravida - Answer: first pregnancy
multigravida - Answer: woman who has been pregnant more than once
nullipara - Answer: a woman who has not had any children
Primipara - Answer: Woman who has carried a pregnancy to viability or term
multipara - Answer: woman who has given birth to two or more children
Frequency of prenatal visits up to 28 weeks - Answer: Every 4 weeks
Frequency of prenatal visits from 28-36 weeks - Answer: Every 2 weeks
Frequency of prenatal visits from 36 weeks and on - Answer: Every week
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