Maternal Nutrition
This vitamin is crucial to prevent neural tube defects during early pregnancy.
Folic acid (folate)
Breastfed babies may require supplementation of this vitamin to support bone health.
Vitamin D
Breastfeeding should ideally begin within this time frame after birth to promote bonding and milk production.
First hour of life (golden hour)
This method is the most effective way to prevent the transmission of STIs, including during pregnancy.
Condoms
This is the target systolic and diastolic blood pressure range for treating hypertensive disorders in pregnancy.
140-160 systolic and 90-100 diastolic mmHg
During pregnancy, women should aim to drink at least this many cups (or liters) of water per day to stay hydrated.
8-12 cups
The first milk produced after birth, rich in antibodies and nutrients, is called this.
Colostrum
A newborn’s weight loss is considered abnormal if it exceeds this percentage of their birth weight.
10%
This STI, known for causing genital warts, is linked to certain types of cancer and is preventable through vaccination.
Human papillomavirus (HPV)
A sudden increase in blood pressure and the presence of protein in the urine, along with these other symptoms, is diagnostic for preeclampsia.
Headache, visual disturbances, and epigastric pain
This condition, characterized by intense cravings for non-food items, can indicate a nutrient deficiency.
Pica
Breast milk can be safely stored in a freezer for up to this many months.
6-12 months
Mothers should be educated to feed their newborns approximately this many times per 24 hours in the first few weeks.
8-12 times
This antiviral medication is often prescribed to pregnant women with herpes simplex virus to reduce the risk of outbreaks and transmission to the baby during childbirth.
Acyclovir
This complication of preeclampsia can lead to liver rupture, a severe and life-threatening emergency in pregnancy.
HELLP syndrome (Hemolysis, Elevated Liver enzymes, Low Platelets)
This type of seafood, high in mercury, should be avoided during pregnancy.
Shark, swordfish, or king mackerel
Parents should be advised to avoid feeding infants this type of milk, which can cause digestive and nutritional issues.
Cow’s milk (before 1 year of age)
This feeding cues indicates a newborn is hungry
Rooting or sucking on hands
This common infection can be transmitted to the baby during childbirth and requires treatment with antibiotics during labor.
Group B Streptococcus (GBS) infection
These assessments are essential for nurses to conduct in pregnant women, especially those at risk for preeclampsia.
Blood pressure, edema, proteinuria, and deep tendon reflexes
Nurses should educate patients that iron supplements are best absorbed when paired with this nutrient and not consumed with these beverages or foods that decrease absorption.
Vitamin C, and tea, coffee, or milk
Breastmilk contains this type of antibodies that protect the newborn from infections.
Immunoglobulins
Mothers should be taught to recognize these signs that the baby has latched correctly.
No pain, rhythmic sucking, and seeing/hearing swallowing
These infections, which make up the group known as TORCH, are important to monitor during pregnancy due to their potential effects on fetal development.
Toxoplasmosis
Other (HIV, Hepatitis)
Rubella
Cytomegalovirus
Herpes simplex virus
This is the primary nursing action for a pregnant patient experiencing eclamptic seizures.
Maintain airway and administer magnesium sulfate