Pre-Pregnancy and Prenatal Care
How often should you have prenatal visits from conception-28 weeks?
What is every 4 weeks
Before birth
What is Antepartum?
The estimated date of delivery is calculated based on
What is LNMP (Last knows menstrual period)
How many lbs should a woman of normal weight gain through her entire pregnancy?
What is 25-35 lbs?
This may help prevent neural tube defects
What is 400mcg folic acid?
Subjective signs, not always accurate
What are presumptive signs of pregnancy
Includes preparation for the impact the newborn will have on family and preparation and follow up of the preconception interview
What is preconceptual care?
Amenorrhea and nausea are what signs of pregnancy?
What is presumptive?
Fetal heartbeat and ultrasound visualization are both what kinds of signs of pregnancy?
Maternal temperature should not exceed
What is 100.4F
Purplish/bluish discoloration of the cervix and vaginal mucos
What is Chadwick Sign?
During Birth
What is Intrapartum?
The signs can be associated with pregnancy along with other conditions
What is Probable signs?
Weeks at which the fetal heart rate is heard by a doppler
What is 10 weeks?
These are contraindicated during pregnancy
What are only live virus vaccines?
How often should you have prenatal visits from 37 weeks-birth?
What is weekly?
Involves the continuous presence and support of the parents by a labor and delivery nurse or doula during the birth process
What is Intrapartum Care?
Striae, increased sweating and posture changes
What are effects of pregnancy on the Integumentary and Skeletal systems?
1000ML
What is the amount of amniotic fluid at 37 weeks gestation?
What is the 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
What is Postpartum Care
Eating dry crackers before rising in the morning, avoiding an empty stomach, eating small frequent meals and avoiding greasy meals
What is self-care for nausea and vomiting during pregnancy?
Causes faintness, lightheadedness and can lead to fetal hypoxia, when lying flat on your back
What is Supine Hypotension Syndrome?
Dietary intake during first trimester
What is 300 cal above normal dietary intake?