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Maternity Nursing - Pregnancy, Signs and Symptoms 2008-06-19 15:40:22 Here the explanation of these signs and symptoms of pregnancy.PRESUMPTIVE SIGNS OF PREGNANCYAmenorrhea, more than 10 days elapsed since the time of expected onset of menstruationNausea and vomitingIncrease of urinary frequencyFatigue and drowsinessBreast changes : feeling of fullness, tenterness, enlargement, darkening of areola, prominence of veins, enlargement of montgomery's tubercles (it is a Read more:Maternity
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Fundal Height Assessment - Prenatal Care 2008-06-19 15:39:56 Fundal Height
assessment is measured to evaluate the fetus's gestational age. Fundal height is measured from the top of the symphysis pubis to the top of the fundus. Height is assessed in centimeters.At 16 weeks, the fundus can be found halfway between the symphysis pubis and the umbilicus. At 20 - 22 weeks, the fundus will be at the umbilicus, and at 36 weeks, the fundus is at xyphoid process. Du Read more:Assessment
COMPLICATION OF PREGNANCY 2008-06-19 15:38:19 ABRUPTIO PLACENTAEAbruptio Placentae is premature detachment of a normally situated placenta. Patient with abruption placentae will have bleeding, abdominal pain, boardlike uterus, maternal hypotension and tachycardia and fetal distress. Nursing managements will include: bed rest, monitor bleeding and shock, monitor fetal heart rate continuously.ECLAMPSIAComplication with seizures between 20th we
Labor: True and False 2008-06-27 03:33:52 There are pleliminary events to labor :BackacheCervix becomes soft and effaced and may begin to dilateBraxton Hicks contraction increaseLightening or droppingMembranes may rupture spontaneouslyVaginal secretions increaseUrinary frequency increasesPassage of mucous plug occursWeight loss of 1 – 3 lb“Bloody show” occursMother has a sudden burst of energyHow to differentiate between true labor
Fetal Presentation 2008-07-16 19:01:25 Fetal position is defined as designation of landmark of fetal presenting part (occiput, mentum, sacrum, scapula) to right or left, and anterior, posterior, or transverse portion of the woman's pelvis.A three-letter abbreviation is used to describe the relationship of the presenting part to the maternal pelvis.Sides of presenting part facing in the pelvis are described as: R (right) or L (left).Lan
Mechanism of Labor 2008-08-02 01:38:03 There are eight classical steps in the normal mechanism of labor as following here:EngagementThis is also called lightening or droppingThe fetus nestles into the pelvisDescentThis process starts from the time of engagement until birth and is assessed by the station.The fetal head undergoes as it begins its journey through the pelvis.FlexionThe fetal head’s nodding forward toward the fetal chestW
Leopold’s Maneuvers 2008-08-10 13:07:13 Leopold’s Maneuvers are methods to determine position, presentation and engagement of fetus.They will include:Determination of what is in the fundusEvaluation of the fetal back and extremitiesPalpation of the presenting part above the symphysis, andDetermination of the direction and degree of flexion of the head.How to Perform Leopold’s ManeuverBefore performing Leopold’s Maneuver, ask the m Read more:Leopold
Breathing in Labor 2008-09-26 22:08:47 Breathing technique during labor and delivery will promote relaxation and oxygenation.FIRST STAGE LABOR BREATHINGCleancing BreathEach contraction begins and ends with a deep inspiration and expiration.Slow Paced BreathingIt is used as long as possible during labor, and promotes relaxationModified Paced BreathingBreathing is shallow and fast, and it is used when slow paced breathing is no longer ef
Fetal Heart Rate Monitoring 2008-10-04 13:01:48 Fetal monitoring is the way to displays the fetal heart rate (FHR). Fetal heart rate is monitored in relation to maternal contraction. The baseline FHR is measured between contraction and the normal FHR at term is 120-160 beats per minute. The device that monitors uterine activity can assess frequency, duration and intensity of contractions.There are two types of fetal monitoring: external fetal m Read more:Heart
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