UNIT 2 Flashcards
when does a midwife look after a pregnancy woman and baby
they look after the pregnant woman and baby before, during and after pregnancy (28 days).
roles of a midwife
provide full antenatal care, identify high risk pregnancy, teaching how to feed care and bathe babies, checking over a healthy baby.
what are the 3 categories of midwifes
hospital midwife, community midwife, independent midwife.
obstetrician
takes on antenatal care of mothers who have an complication: such as, pre exisiting medical condition, a complication identified in pregnancy, a baby becoming distressed during labour.
role of an obstetrician
assists in delivery and performing c-sections (caesarean sections)
GP ( General Practitioner)
confirm pregnancy, books mothers into scans and check ups (appointments).
role of a gp
answers mother questions, discuss relevant issues, treats the mother, provides postnatal medical care.
gynaecologist
specialist in the female reproductive organs and the ability to produce.
gynaecologist role
care of mothers with medical issues, emergency care for problems in early stage, treats fertility conditions and early pregnancy symptoms.
paediatrician
a doctor specialist in babies and children, may be present at birth, checks over a healthy baby before it leaves hospital.
importance of antenatal and parenting classes.
help with preparation for a safe pregnancy, labour and parenthood
when would you attend antenatal classes
attend weekly around weeks 30-32 of pregnancy.
when would you attend antenatal classes if you were expecting twins
begin week of 24.
preparing for a safe pregnancy and delivery
stay fit and healthy during pregnancy, give mothers the chance to talk over any concerns, attend antenatal and parenting classes.
preparation of both parents for labor and parenthood
antenatal and parenting classes usually give information about:
what happens during labor and birth and how to cope, types of pain relief, types of birth, caring for a baby, mother’s health after birth.
role of the father/ partner.
provide practical support, be emotionally supportive.
how can the partner help when in labor?
massaging her back shoulders or legs, supporting her body, time contractions, give encouragement, help her find a comfortable position
how to be emotionally satisfying experience in birth
enabling discussion of emotions and feelings during pregnancy, enabling the creation of an personalized birth plan, provide information about the sources of support.
promotion of an healthy lifestyle and breastfeeding
parents will learn about:
diet and exercise.
the negative impact on smoking, drinking and drugs.
the benefits of breastfeeding.
what routine checks are carried out at an antenatal clinic
weight check, blood tests, blood pressure, urine test, STIs, examination of uterus, baby’s heartbeat, ultrasound dating scan.
SDT
Specialised diagnostic tests
ultrasound anomaly scan
what do they look at on the baby
bones, heart, brain, spinal cord, face, kidneys, abdomen.
ultrasound anomaly scan
what conditions do they look for?
anencephaly, open spina bifida, serious cardiac abormalities, t13, t18
Nuchal fold translucency (NT) test
the amount of fluid present under the skin at the back of the unborn baby’s neck is measured, there is a small chance of a risk of miscarriage if they do a test to check if they have down syndrome, not all mothers will choose to have the test.
