A client is admitted to the labor and delivery suite with an intrauterine fetal demise. The nurse determines that the discussion with the parents was effective in preparing them for the delivery when the parents make which response?
Candida, Gardnerella and Trichomonas
detected by wet slide preparation of vaginal secretions
Nonstress Test-
does not induce contractions, assesses fetal heart rate related to fetal movement
Stress Test-
evaluates placental function and fetal health.
heart rate
increased HR by 10
Vaginismus-
involuntary contractions, painful penetration
cardiac output
increased 25-50%
Dyspareunia
(painful intercourse
Gestation calculator-
chart or wheel
Psychosexual birthing method-
conscientious relaxation, progressive breathing, flow with contractions rather that struggle
Chorionic Villi Sampling
- 8-10 week retrieval and analysis for chromosome analysis
Couvade Syndrome
- The expectant father develops physical symptoms of pregnancy:
Nagele's rule
- first day of last menses, subtract 3 mos. And add 7 days.
Cardiovascular changes
- increased blood volume 30%
Amniocentesis-
14-16 week withdrawal of amniotic fluid
a pregnant woman needs ______additional kcal
300kcal
Lactating women need____kcal increase/day
500kcal
positive
Fetal heartbeat
Oxytocin challenge test
Contractions are induced and monitored by external fetal monitor.
RUBELLA has a teratogenic effect
Immunization can not take place during pregnancy or 3 mos. after
Respiratory changes in late pregnancy
SOB
Bradley (husband coached) method-
abdominal breathing, ambulation and use of a focal point to disassociate the pain of labor and birth
probable-
pregnancy tests
placenta
produces enough progesterone to maintain the pregnancy.
The corpus luteum secretes
progesterone to maintain the endometrium until the placenta can
Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
progressive adenomatous enlargement common in aging
presumptive
quickening
ANTEPARTAL PERIOD
time prior to delivery
