Antepartum Nursing Flashcards
the recommended total weight gain during pregnancy is based on
BMI
little weight gain is made in the first trimester d/t
morning sickness
caloric intake should increase by
300-400 cal/day
folic acid dosage
400-800 (600) mcg/day
iron dosage
27 mg/day
Ca dosage
1000 mg/day
how much water should a pregnant woman drink
8-10 glasses/day
pregnant athletes and exercise
maintain training regimen but increase cal and protein
hispanic/asian 3rd trimester foods
women are hot so they eat cold foods
hispanic/asian postpartum foods
women are cold so they eat hot foods
preconception visit
complete hx and exam including health screening
potential health problems in pregnant women includs
chronic conditions/medications and social problems
contraception should stop X months before trying
2-3 months
depo can delay fertility for X months
several months to 1 year
fertility awareness family planning is
tracking when you ovulate based on temperature, discharge etc
3 types of drugs to ask patients about
Rx meds, OTC meds, Illicit drugs
seatbelts are worn
under the abdomen
dental health is necessary d/t X3
infections, bacteria, Ca storage
Presumptive signs of pregnancy X7
amenorrhea, fatigue, N/V, urinary frequency, breasts increase size/fullness, pronounced nipples, quickening
quickening
fetal movement
probable signs of pregnancy X7
uterine enlargement, Chadwick’s sign, Goodell’s sign, Hegar’s sign, ballottement, braxton hicks, positive pregnancy test
Hegar’s Sign
lower part of uterine segment becomes soft
ballottement
baby floats up and down when assessed
positive signs of pregnancy X3
fetal heart sounds, fetal movement, ultrasound visualization of the fetus
fetal heart sounds are detected at
10-12 weeks
cardiac movement can be seen on an ultrasound at
4-8 weeks
the amniotic sac can be detected at
4.5-5 weeks
hcg production begins at
implantation
hcg can be detected at
7-8 days after conception
high hcg levels indicate X4
multiples, ectopic pregnancy, molar pregnancies, genetic abnormalities
low hcg levels indicate X2
miscarriage, ectopic pregnancies
false positive/negative pregnancy tests are caused by X3
(medications), anticonvulsants, diuretics, tranquilizers
term baby
38-42 weeks
preemie baby
<37 weeks
post term baby
> 42 weeks
fertilization to delivery lasts approx
280 days
EDC
estimated date of confinement
EDD
estimated date of delivery
EDB
estimated date of birth
LMP
last menstrual period
naegele’s rule
LMP-3 months+7 days = EDD
gravida
number of pregnancies
nulligravida
never been pregnant
primigravida
1st time pregnant
multigravida
2+ pregnancies
para
number of pregnancies that end at 20+ weeks
nullipara
never been pregnant/carried a pregnancy to 20 weeks
primipara
delivered 1 pregnancy of 20+ weeks
multipara
delivered 2+ pregnancies of 20+ weeks
GTPAL(M)
gravida, para, term, pre-term, abortions, living, multiple gestations
multiple gestations are counted as pregnancies or number of babies
pregnancies
estrogen affects breasts how
stimulates growth of mammary ductal tissue