Childbirth & Perinatal Education Flashcards
One way a nurse could assist preconception education is to
Refer client to genetic counselor
What are preconception general education teachings?
Nutrition Exercise & rest Avoidance of substance abuse Sex practices that reduce risk Family and social needs
What are preconception Risk factor assessments?
Medical history Reproductive history Psychosocial history Financial resources Environmental conditions Occupational risks
What are preconception interventions?
Anticipatory guidance Treatment of preexisting medical conditions Nutrition, diet, wt management Exercise Referral for genetic counseling Family and social needs management
All mother-friendly facilities should
Do no harm by applying only medically necessary interventions
What do early pregnancy classes provide education on?
Early fetal development
Physiologic and emotional changes of pregnancy
Human sexuality
Nutritional needs of mother & fetus
What do mid pregnancy classes cover?
Emphasize woman’s participation in self-management
What do late pregnancy class cover?
Emphasize labor and birth
Answering questions on sexuality during pregnancy is best done in
Early pregnancy class
VBAC
Vaginal birth after cesarean
VBAC classical scar…
cannot give vag birth
Physicians
See both high and low risk clients
Nurse-midwives
RN’s with additional education & training of OB clients.
Low risk patients
Direct-Entry Midwives
Trained through self study, apprenticeship, midwifery schools, or universities as a separate profession than nursing.
Most births occur in home setting.
Doulas
Provide physical, emotional, & informational labor support.
Does not provide clinical tasks.
