Discomforts of Pregnancy - First Trimester
- Breast Tenderness
- Supportive Bra
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Frequent Small Meals
- Urinary Frequency and Urgency
- Frequently Empty Bladder
- Leukorrhea
- Perineal Pad
- Ptyalism
Discomforts of Pregnancy - Second Trimester
- Supine Hypotension
- Side-lying Position
- Food Cravings
- Heartburn (Pyrosis)
- Constipation
- Moderate Exercise
- Varicose Veins
- Elevate Legs
- Backache
- Pelvic Tilt Exercise
- Nutrition
Discomforts of Pregnancy - Third Trimester
- Shortness of Breath (SOB)
- Rest Periods
- Return of Urinary Frequency and Urgency
- Empty Bladder Regularly
- Leg Cramps
- Stretching Exercises
- Ankle Edema
- Elevate Legs
Placental Implantation Abnormalities
- Placenta Adheres Directly to Myometrium
- Placenta Accreta
- Placenta Increta
- Placenta Percreta
- Caused by Scar Tissue
- Hemorrhage
- Ultrasound is First-line, then MRI
- C-section Delivery
- Artery Ligation or Embolization
Spontaneous Abortion Overview
- Bleeding < 20 weeks Gestation
- Identify Type
- Bed Rest
- Monitor for Hemorrhage
- Save Pads and Linens
- RhoGAM
- Dilation and Curettage (DandC)
- Cerclage
- Emotional Support
Abruptio Placentae
- Premature Separation of Placenta
- Tearing Pain
- Bleeding (Often Concealed)
- Rigid Uterus
- Contractions
- Corticosteroids as Needed
- Emergent Delivery
- Increased Risks for Neonate
- Rh (Rhesus) Incompatibilities
- Increased Risk for Shock
- Monitor Fetal Heart Rate
Placenta Previa
- Placenta Covers Cervical Os
- Painless
- Bright Red Vaginal Bleeding
- Stable Fetus
- Bed Rest
- Observation
- Unstable Fetus
- C-section Delivery
- Risk for Shock
- Magnesium Sulfate
- Tocolysis
Postpartum Hemorrhage
- Uterine Atony
- Lacerations
- Retained Placenta
- Bleeding
- Hypotension
- Boggy Uterus
- Oxytocin
- Bimanual Compression of Uterus
- Surgery
- Blood Transfusion
Mechanism of Labor
- Engagement
- Descent
- Flexion
- Internal Rotation
- Extension
- External Rotation (Restitution)
- Expulsion of Infant
Induction of Labor
- Premature Rupture of Membranes
- Danger to Fetus or Mother
- Prolonged Gestation
- Placenta Abnormalities
- Transverse Fetal Position
- Prolapsed Umbilical Cord
- Active Genital Herpes Infection
- Transfundal Uterine Incision
- Hemorrhage
Cesarean Section - Indications
- Active Genital Herpes Infection
- Cervical Cancer
- Eclampsia (Preeclampsia)
- History of Uterine Surgery
- History of C-section (Vertical)
- Malpresentation
- Fetal Distress
- Cord Compression/Prolapse
- Failed Vaginal Delivery
- Cephalopelvic Disproportion
- Abruptio Placentae or Placenta Previa
Decelerations (and Accelerations) Overview
- VEAL CHOP
- Variable Deceleration
- Cord Compression
- Early Deceleration
- Head Compression
- Acceleration
- Okay
- Late Deceleration
- Placental Insufficiency
Late Decelerations
- Uteroplacental Insufficiency
- Disruption of Oxygen Transfer to Fetus
- Abnormal Pattern
- Discontinue Oxytocin
- Oxygen with Non-Rebreather (8-10 L/min)
- Side-lying Position
- Elevate Legs
- Increase Rate of IV Solution
Early Decelerations
- Fetal Head Compression
- Uterine Contractions
- Placement of Internal Mode of Monitoring
- Vaginal Examination
- Fundal Pressure
- Normal Pattern