LESSON 1: Physiological Changes
Pregnancy
Introduction
It is a period from fertilition of ovum till 36wks-40wks when the foetus is fully matured.Women experience minor disorders which if not managed can affect her health.
| By the end the lesson students should beable to explain the physiological changes in pregnancy. |
Lesson Content
Changes in the reproductive system.Increase in size of uterus and breast.Tinglig sensation and heaviness of breast.Vaginal secretions thickens and increase. Cardio-vascular system.:Increased blood volume,the heart has the capacity to pump extra volume of blood. Renalsystem:Frequency of micturition due to the uterus pressing on the bladder during early and late pregnancy. Skin:Increase in activity of sabaceos and sweat glands.Increase pigmentation causing cloasma and linea nigra. Digestive system:The tract is relaxed and this cause cardic sphincter to relax allowing reflux of acidic stomach secrtions. Musculo-skeletal system :Relaxation of joints and change in posture due to enlarging abdomen.
| We have discussed changes in reproductive system,cardio-vascular, renal digestive,musculo-skeletal and intergumentry systems. |
| Read on minor disoders and management in pregnancy. |
| Reference:Ojo,Briggs {1982} A TEXTBOOK FOR MIDWIVES IN THE TROPICS. |
Jeassan 15:36, 26 February 2007 (CET)
