Section: Module 2: Lesson 1: Maternal-Fetal Physiology | Obstetrics and Gynecologic Clerkship for Medical Students | NextGenU.org

  • Student Learning Outcomes:
    Upon completion of this module, students you will be able to:
    • Discuss the maternal physiologic and anatomic changes associated with pregnancy.
    • Describe fetal physiology.
    • Describe placental physiology.
    • Interpret common diagnostic studies of fetal well-being during pregnancy, with consideration of value-based care.
    Approximate time required for the readings for this lesson (at 144 words/minute): 2 hours and 4 minutes.

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      Required Learning Resources and Activities
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      Maternal-Fetal Physiology URL
      Students must
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      Watch the entire video. (10 minutes)

      The Association of Professors of Gynecology and Obstetrics (APGO) - 2015

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      Fetal Development URL
      Students must
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      Read the entire article. (14 minutes)

      Rice University - 2019

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      Physiology, Placenta URL
      Students must
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      Read the entire article. (17 minutes)

      NIH - 2022

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      Fetal Wellbeing Monitoring: A Review Article URL
      Students must
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      Read the entire article. (21 minutes)

      Cureus - 2022