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Antepartum: Key Assessments
Fetal heart rate monitoring, uterine growth, maternal weight gain, blood pressure.
Intrapartum: Common Interventions
Continuous fetal monitoring, pain management, labor progression assessment, IV fluids.
Postpartum: Critical Assessments
Fundal height, lochia, maternal vital signs, breastfeeding success, signs of postpartum depression.
Newborn/Prematurity: Immediate Care
Thermoregulation, respiratory support, glucose monitoring, early feeding, infection prevention.
Antepartum: Complications to Monitor For
Preterm labor, gestational diabetes, preeclampsia, intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR).
Intrapartum: Fetal Distress Indicators
Abnormal fetal heart rate patterns, meconium-stained amniotic fluid, decreased fetal movements.
Postpartum: Signs of Postpartum Hemorrhage
Excessive bleeding, drop in hemoglobin/hematocrit, uterine atony, retained placenta.
Newborn/Prematurity: Common Respiratory Issues
Respiratory distress syndrome (RDS), bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD), apnea of prematurity.
Antepartum: Importance of Prenatal Vitamins
Folic acid to prevent neural tube defects, iron to prevent anemia, calcium for fetal bone development, DHA for brain development.
Intrapartum: Epidural Anesthesia Considerations
Monitor maternal blood pressure, assess for hypotension, ensure adequate hydration, monitor fetal heart rate.
Postpartum: Baby Blues vs. Postpartum Depression
Baby blues: Mild mood swings, resolves within two weeks. Postpartum depression: More severe, persistent, requires treatment.
Newborn/Prematurity: Importance of Kangaroo Care
Promotes bonding, stabilizes heart rate, improves oxygenation, supports breastfeeding, enhances weight gain.