Prenatal care is an important aspect of pregnancy and can result in positive outcomes for both mother and infant. Low-risk pregnancies have different recommendations for prenatal care than high-risk pregnancies. Low risk pregnancies begin with medical checkups that include screening tests. This will help the mother know if the baby is healthy and if she is healthy while pregnant. Prenatal care also involves some aspect of counseling as well as education on how to handle various facets of pregnancy. Patient education could involve topics like healthy eating, any additional screening tests needed, and level of physical activity. They may also include as part of prenatal care, what to expect during labor plus after delivery.
The first trimester for a low-risk pregnancy as previously stated, involves tests, labs, and screenings. The first thing they do is determine the expectant mother's blood type and Rh factor and to look for signs of immunity to chicken pox and rubella. They also focus on screening for any STDs. This means testing for Hepatitis B, Gonorrhea, Chlamydia, and HIV antibody testing. There is also an antibody screening, urine testing, and if appropriate, cervical cytology. Along with these tests/screenings, the doctor may also consider additional testing. Such tests may include Vitamin D, PPD, early glucose challenge, varicella antibody test, and genetic screening. This is due to some patients potentially have genetic problems that could be passed down to their children.
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Great Western Hospital Case AnalysisRisks Facing the FacilityAt the Great Western Hospital (GWH), a major concern is the high percentage of high-risk pregnancies. More than 40% of all pregnancies at GWH fall into this category, which is higher than the national average (Porter et al., 2013). These high-risk pregnancies result from issues like multiple gestations, diabetes, and other conditions. To help, Dr. Narayan launched a new delivery model tailored for
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This note discusses on certain complications pregnant women encounter during their pregnancy, labor and birth. Appropriate patient education is necessary in prepregnancy, ante partum, labor and delivery settings to address complications and risk factors that could harm the mother and infant during labor and birth. Several of these risk factors can be eliminated by proper patient education. Nurses are not simply health care providers and caregivers; they also functions as
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