Antepartum Flashcards
Leboyer meyhod
Premise: birth as a traumatic experience to the baby
▪ To decrease trauma [of baby] at birth
* Dim lights
* Avoidance of noise in the environment
* Warm bath after birth
Tens
▪ Use of low-intensity, high-frequency electrical stimulation of the nerves on the lower back
Hydrotheraphy
to relieve symptoms like pain and stiffness
Biofeedback
May lower pain by reducing tension of abdominal muscles
Acupressure
Raises endorphin levels to reduce pain
CUTANEOUS STIMULATION TECHNIQUES
o Effleurage
o Temple and shoulder or palm and sole massage
o Sacral pressure
o Thermal stimulation
o Positioning
Thermal stimulation
▪ Alternating heat and cold application at the lower back
▪ Cool clothes for wiping the face
▪ Ice chips for eating
▪ Warm bath
Positioning
▪ Frequent change in position (every 3-60 min)
▪ Ambulating or upright position lessens pain
RELAXATION TECHNIQUE
o Progressive relaxation
o Neuromuscular dissociation (differential relaxation)
o Touch relaxation
Progressive relaxation
▪ Involves relaxing portions of body parts to prevent tension and unnecessary strain
Neuromuscular dissociation (differential relaxation)
▪ Relaxation of the body even when one group of muscles is strongly contracted
Touch relaxation
▪ Purpose: help woman learns to loosen taut muscles when they are touched by her partner
Slow full respirations at 6-12 bpm
level 1
higher than level 1 with light expansion of the rib cage: 40 bpm
level 2
shallow, “sternum” breathing with stronger exhalation than inhalation: 50-70 bpm
level 3
“pant-blow” breathing (3-4 quick breaths and 1 forceful expiration)
level 4
very shallow chest panting at 60 bpm
level 5
strong contractions and 8-10 cm cervical dilation
level 5
transition contractions
level 3 qnd 4
4-6 cm cervical dilation
level 2
early contractions (latent)
level 1
BREATHING TECHNIQUE
o Cleansing breath
o Consciously controlled breathing
Strengthens abdominal muscle during pregnancy and prevents constipation in the postpartal period
Abdominal contractions
Best exercise during pregnancy
Walking
promotes perineal healing; relieves congestion and discomfort in pelvic region; tones up pelvis muscle
pelvic floor contractions (kegel’s)
Maintains good posture; relieves abdominal pressure and low backache; strengthens
abdominal muscles following delivery
pelvic rock
stretches the pelvic floor muscle; should be done 15 minutes daily
squatting
stretches and strengthen perineal muscles; increase circulation in the perineum; make
pelvic joints more pliable
tailor sitting
Methods of birth/ pain management
■ Bradley method
■ Psychosexual method
■ Dick-Read method
■ Lamaze method
■ LeBoyer method
-developed byShiela Kitzinger in Englandduring the 1950s
-The method stresses pregnancy, labor, and birth,and the early newborn periodare some of the mostimportant points in thewoman’s life
psychosexual method
also known as “Husband-Coached Childbirth,” is a holistic approach developed by American obstetrician Dr. Robert A. It emphasizes comprehensive education, self-awareness, and active participation by the pregnant woman and her coach during labor and delivery. The goal is to achieve a natural birthing experience without unnecessary medical interventions
Bradley method
A woman should break thechain of events occurring(between fear and tension or tension and pain) to reduce the pain during contractions. Relaxation, comfort, and minimal pain are achieved only if the woman focuses on abdominal breathing during contractions
Dick-Read Method
Lamaze introduced a methodthat included teaching femaleanatomy, physiology ofpregnancy, labor and birth,breathing techniques, andother exercises.Laboring women areencouraged to move around, ifthey like, and follow theirbody’s urges to push.
Lamaze method
Leboyer method is a childbirth method that aims to minimize trauma for the newborn. The method uses a quiet, dimly lit room and avoids pulling the infant’s head. Immediate bonding between mother and child is encouraged. The method is designed to reduce trauma for the newborn by avoiding the use of forceps and bright lights in the delivery room.
LeBoyer method
▪ Resting in side-lying position
▪ Sitting half an hour in the afternoon and in the evening
▪ Avoid constricting clothing such as girdles, or knee-high stockings
Ankle edema
▪ Sleep upright or use extra pillows
▪ Limit activities to prevent exertional dyspnea
Dyspnea
▪ Rest with cold towels on forehead
▪ Acetaminophen as ordered
Headache
MIDDLE TO LATE PREGNANCY
o Backache
o Maintain correct posture with head up and shoulders back
o Headache
▪ Rest with cold towels on forehead
▪ Acetaminophen as ordere
o Dyspnea
o Ankle edema
o Breast tenderness
o Palmar erythema
o Constipation
o Nausea, vomiting
o Heart burn (pyrosis)
o Muscle cramps
o Hypotension
o Varicosities
o Hemorrhoids
o Heart palpitations
o Frequent urination
o Abdominal discomfort
o Leukorrhea
FIRST TRIMESTER
❖ Amniocentesis
❖ Ferning’s test—determines if amniotic fluid has ruptured or not
❖ Nitrazine paper test
Amniotic fluid tests
- Differentiates urine and amniotic fluid
- Paper turns yellow: urine. Paper turns blue green/gray: amniotic fluid [(+) rupture]
Nitrazine paper test
—determines if amniotic fluid has ruptured or not
Ferning’s test
❖ BUN, creatinine, electrolyte
❖ Evaluates level of possible renal compromise among women with a history of diabetes, hypertension
or diabetes
RENAL FUNCTION TEST