Physical Discomforts of Pregnancy and its Management Flashcards
N&V CAUSE MANAGEMENT
Hcg
-offer dry crackers or toast
-no oily, greasy food
-drink fluids between meals
FIRST TRIMESTER
N&V
Urinary frequency
Breast tenderness
Leukorrhea
Ptyalism
SOB
Urinary frequency CAUSE MANAGEMENT
Pressure of fundus
Empty bladder as needed
Breast tenderness CAUSE MANAGEMENT
↑ E and P Wear a well-fitting bra
LeukorrheaCAUSE MANAGEMENT
↑ mucus production
Keep it dry
Refer if infection is suspected
PtyalismMANAGEMENT
Offer hard candy
SOB (shortness of breath) MANAGEMENT
Rise slowly; assume Semi-Fowler’s
position
SECOND TRIMESTER
Pyrosis
Ankle Edema
Varicosities
Hemorrhoids/
Backache
Leg cramps
Pyrosis CAUSE MANAGEMENT
D/t esophageal reflux
-assume SF position
-refrain from lying down after meals
-offer sips of warm water
-AVOID ANTACIDS
Ankle Edema CAUSE MANAGEMENT
D/t venous stasis
Elevate legs
Left side lying position
Varicosities CAUSE MANAGEMENT
Weakening of faulty valves
Elevate feet
Use support hose
Hemorrhoids/ CAUSE MANAGEMENt
D/t constipation
Eat high fiber diet ↑ OFI Stool Softeners as prescribed (Colace)
Backache CAUSE MANAGEMENt
Lumbosacral pressure
Pelvic tilting
Leg crampsCAUSE MANAGEMENt
Losing Calcium
Tailor sitting; dorsiflexion of foot