Gestational Diabetes Crossword

The ________ test is said to be reactive if the FHR is a normal baseline rate with moderate variability, accelerates at least 15/min (10/min prior to 32 weeks) for at least 15 seconds (10 seconds prior to 32 weeks) and occurs two or more times during a 20 minute timeframe. (Henry, 2016)
A ________ profile uses real time ultrasound to see physical and physiological characteristics of the fetus and access for fetal biophysical responses to stimuli. It combines FHR monitoring (nonstress test) and fetal ultrasound. (Henry, 2016)
Blood sugar levels should be checked before each meal and before ___________.
A newborn who weighs over 8 lbs. 13 oz. is said to have _________.
Three hour glucose tolerance test is used in clients who have elevated 1 hour glucose tests as a screening tool for diabetes mellitus. A diagnosis of gestational diabetes requires ______ elevated blood glucose readings. (Henry, 2016)
It is important for a pregnant woman to get in at least 30 minutes of moderate ___________ a day.
A diet that incorporates complex _______________ such as legumes, whole grains, and starchy vegetables such as sweet potatoes and butternut squash will help to control blood sugar spikes during pregnancy
The excess glucose from the mother causes the baby’s pancreas to produce unmanageable amounts of insulin, and once the baby is no longer receiving glucose from the mother, his or her blood sugar drops, causing ___________________. (Stanford Children’s Health, 2020)
__________ means excessive thirst and is a symptom of gestational diabetes.
______________ diabetes mellitus is a complication that may develop during pregnancy. While pregnant, a disruption of blood glucose tolerance levels occurs, but it then ceases within six weeks postpartum.