UterusWhere the action is:• Capacity increases from

10 ml. to 5000 ml.• Weight increases from

2 oz, to 2.2 lbs.

1) Hyperplasia (new muscle cells) 1st trimester -- estrogen influenced

2) Hypertrophy (stretching of muscles) 2nd & 3rd trimesters -- fetal growth displaces intestine as it grows --

Growth comes from both

Growth & Measurement of Pregnant UterusNotice : 12 wks= at symphysis pubis

16 wks= half-way between pubis and umbilicus

20 wks= at umbilicus

36 wks= near xyphoid process

Where, oh where,are the bowel sounds?

CervixResponds to estrogen influenceChadwick's SignSoftens with increased vascularity

Mucous glands draw overtime pay and produce industrial strength mucus to protect the fetusLeukorrea also increases

Vagina• Also has increased vascularity r/t estrogen

• Blue & soft & thick (increased glycogen)

• Rugae become prominent (pleated skirt effect)

• Ph decreases -- acidic Ph decreases most infections

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OvariesOnce conception occurs...

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Corpus luteum produces E&P for the 1st 12 weeks. After that placenta takes over production

Increase in size -- effects of E&PGrowth of ductal tissues (E)

Growth of lobes, lobules and alveoli (P)Striations may occur (yes, even there!)

Very vascular -- veins prominent

Breasts

Nipples become larger & more erectColor changes

Montgomery's Tubercle's more notableProduces lubricantColostrum present

It's alive!

Breasts