Pre-Pregnancy and Prenatal Care
How often should you have prenatal visits from conception-28 weeks?
every 4 weeks
Before birth
Antepartum
The estimated date of delivery is calculated based on
LMP or LNMP (Last knows menstrual period)
How many lbs should a woman of normal weight gain through her entire pregnancy?
25-30 lbs
This may help prevent neural tube defects
400mcg folic acid
Subjective signs, not always accurate
presumptive signs of pregnancy
Includes preparation for the impact the newborn will have on family and preparation and follow up of the preconception interview
preconceptual care
Amenorrhea and nausea are what signs of pregnancy?
presumptive
Fetal heartbeat and ultrasound visualization are both what kinds of signs of pregnancy?
positive signs
Maternal temperature should not exceed
100.4F
Purplish/bluish discoloration of the cervix and vaginal mucos
Chadwick Sign
During Birth
Intrapartum
The signs can be associated with pregnancy along with other conditions
Probable signs
Weeks at which the fetal heart rate is heard by a doppler
10 weeks
These are contraindicated during pregnancy
live virus vaccines
How often should you have prenatal visits from 37 weeks-birth?
weekly
Involves the continuous presence and support of the parents by a labor and delivery nurse or doula during the birth process
Intrapartum Care
Softening of the cervix that is a sign of pregnancy, occurring at 10-12 weeks' gestation
Hegar sign
Striae, increased sweating and posture changes
effects of pregnancy on the Integumentary and Skeletal systems
What is the amount of amniotic fluid at 37 weeks gestation?
1000ML
No longer limited to the outcome of a healthy mother and newborn
goal of prenatal care
Involves supporting the adjustment after birth including encouragement to breast feed, skin-to-skin contact, and bonding while reducing separations and interruptions
Postpartum Care
Eating dry crackers before rising in the morning, avoiding an empty stomach, eating small frequent meals and avoiding greasy meals
self-care for nausea and vomiting during pregnancy
Causes faintness, lightheadedness and can lead to fetal hypoxia, when lying flat on your back
Supine Hypotension Syndrome
Dietary intake during first trimester
300 cal above normal dietary intake