Psychological Changes of a Pregnant Woman, Health Promotion Flashcards
(Factors that Influence the Woman’s Attitude)
Personal experiences and experiences of friends & relatives
Social
(Factors that Influence the Woman’s Attitude)
Beliefs and Taboos
Cultural
(Factors that Influence the Woman’s Attitude)
The _________ in which the woman was raised
family
(Factors that Influence the Woman’s Attitude)
- Woman’s ability to cope with or adapt to stress
- Ability to adapt to being a mother
Individual
What is the Psychological Task of the woman for the first trimester?
Accepting the Pregnancy
What is the Psychological Task of the woman for the second trimester?
Accepting the Baby
What is the Psychological Task of the woman for the third trimester?
Preparing for the Baby & Parenthood
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Common reaction is ambivalence
First trimester
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Begins to imagine herself as a mother (anticipatory role-playing)
Second trimester
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Woman feels fetal movement
Second trimester
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“nest-building” activities
Third trimester
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Role-playing
Third trimester
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Fantasizing
Third trimester
Daily ____ _______ or __________ are recommended
tub baths or showers
Heat exposure for a lengthy time could lead to ___________ in the fetus
hyperthermia
What are some birth defects caused by prolonged heat exposure?
esophageal atresia
omphalocele
gastroschisis
Wear a firm, supportive ____ with ______ _________
bra; wide straps
Teach her to wash her breasts with _______ ____ water (no soap) daily to remove the ___________ and reduce the risk of infection
clear tap
colostrum
When bacteria in the mouth interact with sugar, this lowers the pH of the mouth, creating an ______ __________ that can lead to _________ or ____________ of the enamel of teeth
acid medium; etching or destruction
Caution them to always wipe _____ to _______ after voiding to prevent bringing contamination forward from the _________
front to back; rectum
Women should be cautioned to avoid ________, extremely firm girdles with panty legs, and __________ stockings during pregnancy because they may impede _________ ___________ ____________
garters; knee-high
lower extremity circulation
Suggest wearing shoes with a ____________ _______ to minimize pelvic tilt and possible backache as well as to reduce the risk of falling
moderate-to-low heel
Women who have a history of previous ___________ ________ should consult their obstetric provider for specific advice
preterm birth
Women whose membranes have _________ or who have _________ _________ should be advised against coitus until examined by their PCP
ruptured; vaginal spotting
Changes in _________ __________ may be needed to increase comfort
sexual position
___________ is the best exercise during pregnancy
Walking
______ is also a good exercise as long as positions are limited to those in which pregnant women are able to maintain balance
Yoga
___________ is a good activity for pregnant women and, like _________, is not contraindicated as long as membranes are intact
Swimming; bathing
_________ __________ secretion is at its highest level during ________
Growth hormone; sleep
A good resting or sleeping position is a _______-________ _______ position, with the top leg forward
left-sided Sims
May continue to work unless a woman’s job involves exposure to _________ __________, lifting _______ ________, other kinds of excessive physical strain, long period of ___________ or _____________, or having to maintain body balance
toxic substances; heavy objects; standing or sitting
During travel, a pregnant woman should rest or stretch preferably _________ __________, but at least every __ ________
every hour; 2 hours
A rest during travel relieves stiffness and muscle aches and improves lower extremity circulation, preventing _____________, ______________, ___________________
varicosities; hemorrhoids; thrombophlebitis
