antepartum 2 Flashcards
n/v
increased hcg
only concerned if dehyd and weight loss
crackers/toast before sitting up, small and freq, no crease or spicy or trigger, carbonated good, antiemetic, meds if necessary
urinary freq
P on bladder and hormones
q2 hr during day, avoid night time drinking, completely empty
fatigue
hormone and life
nap
breast tenderness
hormones
supportive bra
vaginal discharge
leukorrhea - no odor,
natural - lubricate and prevent infection
daily bathing, cotton, dont douche
nasal stuffy
estrogen
cool air vapor, NS nasal spray
heart burn
uterus push on stomach, sphincter relax, progesterone
combo, non Na antacid, no spicy, dont lay down after eating, avoid trigger
ankle edema
decreased venous return
concern if high BP, wont resolve with rest, generalized
avoid prolonged sit or stand, keep feet and legs elevated, exercise, hydrate
varicose veins
exercise, avoid sit or stand
flatulence
P
reg bowel habit
hemorrhoids
avoid C, gently self reduce, topical ointment, warm soak, sitz bath
constipation
hormones (progesterone)
concern if abd pain (contractions)
increase fluid, no roughage, daily exercise, reg bowel habits, laxative, fiber
backache
baby weight, lordosis
pelvic title, posture, avoid fatigue, good body mechanics when lifting, no heels
concern if reg intervals or UTI
leg cramps
unknown cause
massage, warm soak, stretch, dorsiflex
faint
sit and lower head btw knees, avoid standing in 1 place too long
SOB
P of uterus on diaphragm
posture, prop up in bed
concern if at rest, doesnt go away, with pain, cough, heart palpitations
difficulty sleeping
avoid caffeine, max comfort in bed
round ligament pain
weight of uterus stretching round ligaments
warmth to abd, slow change of position
concern if not transient
carpal tunnel
avoid repetitive hand movements, may disappear after delivery, Sx
fetal movement counts
16-22 wk, same time daily, 1 hr after meal, side lying, call if <10/2hr, eat/drink, quiet room
breast
supportive bra, clean, no soap on nipples, breast shield for inverted
clothes
no high heels or restrictive
cleanliness
bathe daily
avoid hyperthermia 1T (hot tub)
employment
work till labor, env hazards
travel
no restriction unless complication
car = stop q2 hr and walk for 10 min, seat belt - shoulder and hips
exercise
nothing new, +300 kcal/day, dont overheat, walking great!
contraindications: ROM, htn, competent cervix, bleeding, preterm labor or hx of placenta previa after 26th week
benefits: self image, energy, sleep, relieve tension, control weight gain, bowel function, help with recovery PP
kegels!