Physical Discomforts of Pregnancy and its Management Flashcards

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N&V CAUSE MANAGEMENT

A

Hcg

-offer dry crackers or toast
-no oily, greasy food
-drink fluids between meals

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FIRST TRIMESTER

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N&V
Urinary frequency
Breast tenderness
Leukorrhea
Ptyalism
SOB

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Urinary frequency CAUSE MANAGEMENT

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Pressure of fundus

Empty bladder as needed

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Breast tenderness CAUSE MANAGEMENT

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↑ E and P Wear a well-fitting bra

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LeukorrheaCAUSE MANAGEMENT

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↑ mucus production

Keep it dry
Refer if infection is suspected

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PtyalismMANAGEMENT

A

Offer hard candy

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SOB (shortness of breath) MANAGEMENT

A

Rise slowly; assume Semi-Fowler’s
position

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SECOND TRIMESTER

A

Pyrosis
Ankle Edema
Varicosities
Hemorrhoids/
Backache
Leg cramps

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Pyrosis CAUSE MANAGEMENT

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D/t esophageal reflux

-assume SF position
-refrain from lying down after meals
-offer sips of warm water
-AVOID ANTACIDS

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Ankle Edema CAUSE MANAGEMENT

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D/t venous stasis

Elevate legs
Left side lying position

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Varicosities CAUSE MANAGEMENT

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Weakening of faulty valves

Elevate feet
Use support hose

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Hemorrhoids/ CAUSE MANAGEMENt

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D/t constipation

Eat high fiber diet ↑ OFI Stool	Softeners	as	prescribed (Colace)
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Backache CAUSE MANAGEMENt

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Lumbosacral pressure

Pelvic tilting

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Leg crampsCAUSE MANAGEMENt

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Losing Calcium

Tailor sitting; dorsiflexion of foot

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