Antepartum
In early pregnancy, vaginal bleeding and a falling HCG level suggest this diagnosis.
Spontaneous abortion (SAB).
Uncontrolled, this condition raises the risk of fetal macrosomia, respiratory distress syndrome of the newborn, and stillbirth.
What is Gestational diabetes?
A woman with contraction frequency every 2-3 minutes, duration 50-70 seconds, intensity moderate, and a cervix 7cm/80% has fetal heart rate decelerations that start as her contractions start, gradually decline, and are back at baseline by the end of the contraction is experiencing this.
What are early decelerations?
Causes of postpartum hemorrhage include lacerations of the genital tract, retained products, and...
What is uterine atony (boggy fundus)?
Immediately after delivery, the baby nurse's most important job is to make sure the newborn is breathing well and what else?
What is keep the baby warm and dry?
This medication is suggested for a pregnant woman to take to prevent neural tube defects
Folic acid
Elevated BP, proteinuria and edema characterize this condition.
What is Pre-eclampsiaa?
Similar to anti-diuretic hormone, given to induce or augment labor, can cause impairment of fetal heart rates
What is oxytocin?
Hepatitis B vaccine, Vitamin K, and Erythromycin
What are the newborn medications?
Putting a baby to sleep on its back lowers the risk of...
What is SIDS?
Eating ice, starch or dirt in pregnancy, usually because of a dietary deficiency.
Pica.
You would want to avoid a vaginal exam with this condition and want the patient to report any bleeding anytime during the pregnancy
What is Placenta Previa?
A FHR that remains 130-135 with most contractions but drops quickly to 90 occasionally, recovering in less than 30 seconds, is experiencing...
What are Variable decelerations?
Excessive crying, lack of interest in the baby and poor self-care that lasts beyond two weeks may be signs of this condition.
What is Postpartum depression?
APGAR score for a baby with acrocyanosis, a heart rate of 120, vigorous cry in response to stimulation, and strong flexion.
What is 9?
Any time a pregnant woman has spotting and lower abdominal pain in the first trimester, you must rule out...
Ectopic pregnancy.
Smoking, cocaine use and hypertension are risk factors.
What is placenta abruption?
Fetal tachycardia may be caused by maternal medications (eg. terbutaline), fetal distress, maternal dehydration or...
What is Maternal fever?
This complication of childbirth is the leading cause of maternal death globally.
What is Postpartum hemorrhage?
Faint rugae, lots of lanugo, less creases in palms and soles of feet
What are signs of prematurity?
An integrated screen (MSAFP) is a prenatal screen for open neural tube defects, Trisomy 18, and this condition.
Down syndrome.
Headache not relieved with Tylenol, blurred vision, right upper quadrant pain,
What are worsening pre-eclampsia symptoms?
This type of anesthesia for labor can cause hypotension and fever.
Epidural.
A postpartum woman whose uterus is above the umbilicus and displaced from midline should be encouraged to...
What is Empty her bladder?
Risk factors for this condition include Rh or ABO incompatibility, prematurity, and cephalohematoma
What is Jaundice (or hyperbilirubinemia)?