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    URDANETA CITY 

    UNIVERSITY San Vicente West, Urdaneta City, Pangasinan 2428

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    THE ANTEPARTAL PERIOD

    Assessment

    Classification of Pregnancy

    A. Gravida number of times pregnant,

    regardless of duration, including the present

     pregnancy.

    !. Primagravida pregnant for the first time

    ". #$ltigravida pregnant for second or

    subsequent time

    %. Para number of pregnancies that lasted more

    than 20 weeks, regardless of outcome.

    !. N$lli&ara a woman who has not given

     birth to a baby beyond 20 weeks’ gestation.

    ". Primi&ara a woman who has given birthto one baby more than 20 weeks’ gestation.

    '. #$lti&ara Woman who has had two or more

     births at more than 20 weeks’ gestation. . . twins

    or triplets count as 1 para.

    (. !"#$ !ara subdivided to reflect births that

    went to Term, Premature births, A bortions, and

    Living children.

    )se of GTPAL !regnancy outcomes can be

    described with the acronym

    GTPAL.

    1. G is gravidity, the number of pregnancies,

    including the present one.

    2. T is term *irt+s, the number born at term

    %longer than &' weeks( gestation).

    &. P is &reterm *irt+s, the number born before

    &' weeks( gestation.

    *. A is a*ortions and+or miscarriages, the

    number of abortions and+or miscarriages

    %included in gravida if before 20 weeks(

    gestation included in parity if past 20 weeks(gestation). -ote that a termination of the

     pregnancy after 20 weeks is referred to as a

    therapeutic termination./

    . L is t+e n$m*er of c$rrent living c+ildren.

    . N,gele-s r$le for estimating the date of

    confinement

    1. 3se of N,gele-s r$le requires that the woman

    have a regular 245day menstrual cycle.

    2. "dd ' days to the first day of the last

    menstrual period, subtract & months, and thenadd 1 year to that date alternatively, add ' days

    to the date of the last menstrual period and count

    forward 6 months.

    Determination of Pregnancy

    7iagnosis of pregnancy is based on

     pregnancy5related physical and hormonal

    changes and are classified as presumptive,

     probable, or positive.

     Presumptive Signs and Symptoms (Subjective)

    hese changes may be noticed by the

    mother+health care provider but are not

    conclusive for pregnancy.

    A. "menorrhea %cessation of menstruation)

    %. -ausea and vomiting

    C. 3rinary frequency

    D. 8atigue

    E. 9reast changes

    . Weight changeG. :kin changes

    H. ;aginal changes including leukorrhea

    I. ost tests rely on the presence of ?@ in the

     blood or urine of the woman.

    ". Aasy, ine=pensive, but may give false

    readings with any handling error, medications,

    or detergent residue in laboratory equipment.

    '. A=ception is the radioimmunoassay %BC"),

    which tests for the beta subunit of ?@ and is

    considered to be so accurate as to be diagnostic

    for pregnancy.

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    . hanges in skin pigmentation.

     Positive Signs and Symptoms

    hese signs emanate from the fetus, are

    noted by the health care provider, and are

    conclusive for pregnancy.

    A. etal +eart*eat$ detected as early as eighth

    week with an electronic device after 1Gth week

    with a more conventional auscultory device.

    %. !alpation of fetal outline.

    C. !alpation of fetal movements.

    D. 7emonstration of fetal outline by either

    ultrasound %after si=th week) or H5ray %after

    12th week).

    )NDAL HEIGHT

    ". 8undal height is measured to evaluate thegestational age of the fetus %

    9. 7uring the second and third trimesters %weeks

    14 to &0), fundal height in centimeters

    appro=imately equals fetal age in weeks I 2 cm

    . "t 1G weeks, the fundus can be found

    appro=imately halfway between the symphysis

     pubis and the umbilicus.

    7. "t 20 to 22 weeks, the fundus is

    appro=imately at the location of the umbilicus.

    A. "t &G weeks, the fundus is at the =iphoid

     process.

    #eas$ring $ndal Heig+t

    1. !lace the client in the supine position.

    2. !lace the end of the tape measure at the level

    of the symphysis pubis.

    &. :tretch the tape to the top of the uterine

    fundus.

    *. -ote and record the measurement.

    #ATERNAL RI23 ACTOR2

    ". German measles 4r$*ella5

    1. he risk of maternal and fetal or congenital

    infection is related to the trimester of placental

    infection.

    2. >aternal infection during the first 4 weeks of

    gestation carries the highest rate of fetal

    infection.

    9. 2e/$ally transmitted infections

    1. 2y&+ilisa. Jrganism may cross the &lacenta.

     b. Cnfection usually leads to spontaneous

    abortions.

    c. Cnfection increases the incidence of mental

    subnormality and physical deformities.

    2. Genital +er&es

    a. Jrganism may cross the &lacenta.

     b. 8etus is contaminated after membranes

    rupture or with vaginal delivery.

    &. Gonorr+ea

    a. 8etus is contaminated at the time of delivery.

     b. >aternal infection may result in postpartum

    infection of theneonate.

    c. Bisks to the neonate include ophthalmia

    neonatorum, pneumonia, and sepsis.

    C. H$man imm$nodeficiency vir$s 4HI65

    1. he virus is transmitted through blood, blood

     products, and other bodily fluids, such as urine,

    semen, and vaginal secretions.

    2. Bepeated e=posure to the virus during

     pregnancy through unsafe se=

     practices or intravenous drug use can increase

    the risk of transmission to the fetus.

    &. !erinatal administration of Eidovudine %K7;)

    may be recommended to decrease the

    transmission of ?C; virus from mother to fetus.

    7. 2$*stance a*$se

    1. >any substances cross the &lacenta7

    therefore, no drugs, including over5the5counter

    medications, should be taken unless prescribed by a health care provider.

    2. :ubstances commonly abused include

    alcohol, cocaine, crack, mariLuana,

    amphetamines, barbiturates, and heroin.

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    &. :ubstance abuse threatens normal fetal

    growth and successful term completion of the

     pregnancy.

    *. :ubstance abuse places the pregnancy at risk

    for fetal growth restriction, abruptio placentae,

    and fetal bradycardia.. !hysical signs of drug abuse may include

    dilated or contracted pupils, fatigue, track

    %needle) marks, skin abscesses, inflamed nasal

    mucosa, and inappropriate behavior by the

    mother.

    G. onsumption of alcohol during pregnancy

    may lead to fetal alcohol syndrome %8":) and

    can cause Litteriness, physical abnormalities,

    congenital anomalies, and growth deficits.

    '. :moking can result in low birth weight, a

    higher incidence of birth defects, and stillbirths.

    A. ;iral hepatitis

    8. Adolescent &regnancy

    1. 8actors that result in adolescent pregnancy

    include the early onset of menarc+e, changing

    se=ual behaviors in this age group, problems

    with family relationships, poverty, and the lack

    of knowledge of reproduction and birth control.

    2. he maLor concerns related to adolescent

     pregnancy include poor nutritional status,emotional and behavioral difficulties, lack of

    support systems, increased risk of stillbirth, low5

     birth5weight infants8 fetal mortality,

    cephalopelvic disproportion, and increased risk

    of maternal complications, such as hypertension,

    anemia, prolonged la*or8 and infections.

    &. he role of the >idwife in reducing risks and

    consequences of adolescent pregnancy is

    twofoldMfirst, to encourage early and continued

     prenatal care and second, to refer the

    adolescent, if necessary, for appropriate

    assistance, which can help counter the effects of

    a negative socioeconomic environment.

     Prenatal Care

    A. ime frame

    !. irst visit$ may be made as soon as woman

    suspects she is pregnant frequently after first

    missed period.

    ". 2$*se9$ent visits$ Avery month until the ' th 

    or 4th month, every 2 weeks during the 4th

     month, and weekly during the 6th month more

    frequent visits are scheduled if problems arise.

    %. Cond$ct of initial visit

    !. A=tensive collection of data about client in all

     pertinent areas in order to form basis for

    comparison with data collected on subsequent

    visits and to screen for any high5risk factors

    a. >enstrual history$ menarche, regularity,

    frequency and duration of flow, last period

    *. Jbstetrical history$ all pregnancies,

    complications, outcomes, contraceptive use,se=ual history

    c. >edical history$ include past illnesses,

    surgeries current use of medications

    d. 8amily history+psychosocial data

    e. Cnformation about the father5to5be may also

     be significant

    f. urrent concerns

    Interventions

     Prenatal Care

    A. ime frame!. irst visit$ may be made as soon as woman

    suspects she is pregnant frequently after first

    missed period.

    ". 2$*se9$ent visits$ Avery month until the ' th 

    or 4th month, every 2 weeks during the 4th 

    month, and weekly during the 6th month more

    frequent visits are scheduled if problems arise.

    %. onduct of initial visit

    !. A=tensive collection of data about client in all

     pertinent areas in order to form basis for

    comparison with data collected on subsequent

    visits and to screen for any high5risk factors

    a. >enstrual history$ menarche,

    regularity, frequency and duration of

    flow, last period

    *. Jbstetrical history$ all pregnancies,

    complications, outcomes, contraceptive

    use, se=ual history

    c. >edical history$ include past

    illnesses, surgeries current use of

    medicationsd. 8amily history+psychosocial data

    e. Cnformation about the father5to5be

    may also be significant

    ". omplete physical e=amination, including

    internal gynecologic e=am and bimanual e=am

    '. #aboratory work, including 9, urinalysis,

    !ap test, blood type and Bh, rubella titer, testing

    for se=ually transmitted diseases

    %:7s), other tests as indicated %e.g., 9 test,

    hepatitis viral studies, A@, etc.)

    C. onduct of subsequent visits

    !. ontinue collection of data, especially weight,

     blood pressure, urine screening for glucose and

     protein, evaluation of fetal development through

    auscultation of fetal heart rate %8?B) and

     palpation of fetal outline, measurement of fundal

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    height as correlation for appropriate progress of

     pregnancy. 8undus palpable above

    symphysis at 12 weeks, at the level of umbilicus

    at 20 weeks, then appro=imately

    1 cm per week until &GN&4 weeks when head

    often descends and fundal measurement maydrop somewhat.

    ". Additional tests

    a. ?emoglobin and hematocrit 2GN24 weeks

    *. @lucose screen 2*N24 weeks

    c. "ntibody screen at 24 weeks

    d. 9eginning of 6th month, test for :7s, strep,

    other infections

    '. Pre&are for any necessary testing.

    a. ?ave client void %clean catch).

    *. ollect baseline data on vital signs.

    c. ollect specimen.

    d. >onitor client and fetus after procedure.

    e. !rovide support to client.

    f. 7ocument as needed.

     Nutrition during Pregnancy

    A. :eig+t gain

    !. ;ariable, but 2 lb usually appropriate for

    average woman with single pregnancy.". Woman should have consistent, predictable

     pattern of weight gain, with only 2N& lb in first

    trimester, then average 12 oE gain every week 

    in second and third trimesters.

    '. @ains mostly reflect maternal tissue in first

    half of pregnancy, and fetal tissue in second half

    of pregnancy.

    %. 2&ecific n$trient needs

    !. Calories$ usual addition is &00 kcal+day, but

    there will be specific guidelines for those

     beginning pregnancy either over5 or underweight

    %never less than 1400 kcal+day).

    ". Protein additional &0 grams+day to ensure

    intake of '*N'G grams+day very young pregnant

    adolescents and those with multiple pregnancies

    will need more protein.

    '. Car*o+ydrates$ intake must be sufficient for

    energy needs, using fresh fruits and vegetables

    as much as possible to derive additional fiber 

      teach to avoid empty’’ calories.(. ats$ high5energy foods, which are needed to

    carry the fat5soluble vitamins.

    ;. Iron$ needed by mother as well as fetus

    reserves usually sufficient for first trimester,

    supplementation recommended after this time

    iron preparations should be taken with source

    of vitamin to promote absorption.

    . 6itamins$ both fat5 and water5soluble are

    needed in pregnancy essential for tissue growth

    and development, as well as regulation of

    metabolism. @enerally not synthesiEed by body,

    nor stored in large amounts %folic acid special

    concern as deficiency may cause fetal anomalies

    and bleeding complications).

    C. 7ietary supplements$ many health care

     providers supplement the pregnant woman’s diet

    with an iron fortified multivitamin to ensure

    essential levels.

    D. 2&ecial concerns

    !. Beligious, ethnic, and cultural practices that

    influence selection and preparation of foods

    ". !ica %ingestion of nonedible or non5nutritive

    substances)

    '. ;egan vegetarians$ no meat products, may

    need 912 supplement

    (. "dolescence;. Aconomic deprivation

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    discomfort, and promote cooperation with the

     birth process.

     Determination of etal Status and !is"

    actors

    A. etal diagnostic tests

    !. 3sed to$

    a. Cdentify or confirm the e=istence of risk

    factor%s)

    *. ;alidate pregnancy

    c. Jbserve progress of pregnancy

    d. Cdentify optimum time for induction of labor

    if indicated

    e. Cdentify genetic abnormalities

    ". ypes

    a. C+orionic villi sam&ling 4C625 earliest test

     possible on fetal cells %6N12 weeks) sample

    obtained by slender catheter passed through

    cervi= to implantation site.

    *. )ltraso$nd$ use of sound and returning echo

     patterns to identify intrabody structures.3seful early in pregnancy to identify

    gestational sac%s) and to assist in pregnancy

    dating. #ater uses include assessment of fetal

    viability, growth

     patterns, anomalies, fluid volume, uterine

    anomalies, and adne=al masses.

    3sed as an adLunct to amniocentesis

    safe for fetus %no ioniEing radiation).

    c. Amniocentesis$ location and aspiration of

    amniotic fluid for e=amination possible after the

    1*th week when sufficient amounts are present.

    3sed to identify chromosomal aberrations, se=

    of fetus, levels of alpha5fetoprotein and other

    chemicals indicative of neural tube defects and

    inborn errors of metabolism, gestational age, Bh

    factor.

    d. ?@ray$ can be used late in pregnancy %after

    ossification of fetal bones) to confirm position

    and presentation not used in early pregnancy to

    avoid possibility of causing damage to fetus and

    mother.

    e. Al&+a@feto&rotein screening$ >aternalserum screens. "lpha5fetoprotein is glucoprotein

     produced by fetal yolk sac, @C tract, and liver.

    est done between 1 and 14 weeks’ gestation.

    Alevated "8! may be associated with neural

    tube defects, renal anomalies. #ow "8! seen

    with chromosomal trisomies.

    f. L2 ratio$ uses amniotic fluid to ascertain

    fetal lung maturity through measurement of

     presence and amounts of the lung surfactants

    lecithin and sphingomyelin.

    "t &N&G weeks, ratio is 2$1, indicative of

    mature levels once ratio of 2$1 is achieved,

    newborn less likely to develop respiratory

    distress syndrome.

    !hosphatidylglycerol

    %!@) is found in amniotic fluid after & weeks.

    Cn conLunction with the #+: ratio, it contributes

    to increased reliability of fetal lung maturity

    testing. >ay be done in laboratory or by

    shake’’ test.

    g. etal movement co$nt$ teach mother tocount 2N& times daily, &0NG0 minutes each time,

    should feel NG movements per counting time.

    >other should notify care giver immediately of

    abrupt change or no movement.

    +. P)%2 %percutaneous umbilical blood

    sampling)$ uses ultrasound to locate umbilical

    cord. ord blood aspirated and tested.

    3sed in second and third trimesters.

    i. %io&+ysical &rofile$ a collection of data on

    fetal breathing movements, body movements,

    muscle tone, reactive heart rate, and amniotic

    fluid volume. " score of 0 to 2 is given in each

    category, and the summative number interpreted

     by the physician. !rimary suggested use is to

    identify fetuses at risk for asphy=ia.

    %. Electronic monitoring

    !. -onstress test %-:) %see able G5&)

    a. "ccelerations in heart rate accompany normal

    fetal movement

    *. Cn high5risk pregnancies, -: may be used to

    assess 8?B on a frequent basis in order toascertain fetal well5being.

    c. -oninvasive

    ". Contraction stress test %:) %see able G5*)

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    a. 9ased on principle that healthy fetus can

    withstand decreased o=ygen during contraction,

     but compromised fetus cannot.

    *. ypes

    !5 Ni&&le@stim$lated C2T$ massage or rolling

    of one or both nipples to stimulateuterine activity and check effect on 8?B.

    "5 O/ytocin c+allenge test 4OCT5 infusion

    of calibrated dose of C; o=ytocin piggybacked’’

    to main C; line controlled by infusion pump

    amount infused increased every 1N20 minutes

    until three good uterine contractions are

    observed within 105minute period.

    '5 : never done unless willing to deliver

    fetus.

    CO#PLICATION2 O PREGNANCB

    !regnancy can be complicated by

    situations unique to childbearing %e.g., placental bleeding), or by longstanding conditions

     predating pregnancy and continuing into the

    childbearing process %e.g., age, socioeconomic

    status, cardiac problems) for common

    discomforts of pregnancy

    General #idifery Res&onsi*ilities

    A. each danger signals of pregnancy early in

     prenatal period so that client is aware of what

    needs to be reported to health care provider on

    an immediate basis

    %. 9e aware that early teaching allows the client

    to participate in the identification and reportingof symptoms that can indicate a problem in her

     pregnancy.

    C. Aarly recognition and reporting of danger

    signals usually results in diminishing the risk

    and controlling the severity of maternal+fetal

    complications.

    D. Cnterventions are specific for the individual

    risks.

    E. Avaluation centers around whether or not the

    risk was controlled or eliminated, and how the

    maternal+fetal reaction was controlled.

    = Pregnancy :arning 2igns

    :ome symptoms during pregnancy are

     par for the course, but others are cause for alarm.

    ?ow do you know the differenceO

    !. %leeding

    9leeding means different things

    throughout your pregnancy. Cf you are bleeding

    heavily and have severe abdominal pain and

    menstrual5like cramps or feel like you are going

    to faint during first trimester, it could be a sign

    of an ecto&ic &regnancy,/

    ?eavy bleeding with cramping could

    also be a sign of miscarriage in first or early

    second trimester. 9y contrast, bleeding with

    abdominal pain in the t+ird trimester may

    indicate &lacental a*r$&tion, which occurs

    when the placenta separates from the uterine

    lining.

     2. 2evere Na$sea and 6omiting

    Ct(s very common to have some nausea when

    you(re pregnant. Cf it gets to be severe, that may

     be more serious. Cf you can’t eat or drink

    anything, you run the risk of becoming

    dehydrated,/

    &. %a*y1s Activity Level 2ignificantly Declines

    "s a general rule, you should have 10 or morekicks in two hours.

    *. Contractions Early in t+e T+ird Trimester

    ontractions could be a sign of &reterm

    la*or. 8alse labor contractions are called

    9ra=ton5?icks contractions. hey’re

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    unpredictable, non5rhythmic, and do not

    increase in intensity. hey will subside in an

    hour or with hydration. 9ut regular

    contractions are about 10 minutes apart or less

    and increase in intensity./

    . Bo$r :ater %rea0s

    Cf you are not sure if it is urine versus a true

    rupture of the membrane, go to the bathroom

    and empty your bladder,P she says. PCf the fluid

    continues, then you have broken your water.

    G. A Persistent 2evere Headac+e8 A*dominal

    Pain8 6is$al Dist$r*ances8 and 2elling

    D$ring Bo$r T+ird Trimester

    hese symptoms could be a sign of

     preeclampsia. hat’s a serious condition that

    develops during pregnancy and is potentially

    fatal. he disorder is marked by high blood

     pressure and e=cess protein in your urine that

    typically occurs after the 20th week of

     pregnancy. 

    '. 8lu :ymptoms

    A=perts say it’s important for pregnant women

    to get the flu vaccine since pregnant women are

    more likely to get sick and have seriouscomplications from the flu than other women

    during flu season.

    DI2CO#ORT2 O PREGNANCB

    ". Na$sea and vomiting

    1. Jccurs in the first trimester 

    2. aused by elevated levels of human chorionic

    gonadotropin and changes in carbohydrate

    metabolism

    &. #idifery Interventionsa. Aating dry crackers before arising

     b. "voiding brushing teeth immediately after

    arising

    c. Aating small, frequent, low5fat meals during

    the day

    d. 7rinking liquids between meals rather than at

    meals

    e. "voiding fried foods and spicy foods

    f. "cupressure %some types may require a

     prescription)g. ?erbal remedies, but only if approved by a

     physician or nurse5midwife

    %. 2ynco&e

    1. 3sually occurs in the first trimester supine

    hypotension occurs  particularly in the second

    and third trimesters

    2. >ay be triggered hormonally or caused by theincreased blood volume, anemia, fatigue, sudden

     position changes, or lying supine

    &. >idwifery Cnterventions

    a. :itting with the feet elevated

     b. hanging positions slowly

    c. hanging the position to the lateral recumbent

    to relieve the pressure of the $ter$s on the

    inferior vena cava

    . )rinary $rgency and fre9$ency

    1. 3sually occurs in the first and third trimesters

    2. aused by pressure of the $ter$s on the

     bladder 

    &. #idifery Interventions

    a. 7rinking adequate amounts of fluid during the

    day

     b. #imiting fluid intake in the evening

    c. ;oiding at regular intervals

    d. :leeping side lying at night

    e. Wearing perineal pads, if necessary

    f. !erforming Qegel e=ercises

    D. %reast tenderness

    1. an occur from the first through the third

    trimesters.

    2. aused by increased levels of estrogen and

     progesterone.

    &. #idifery Interventions

    a. Ancouragement for wearing a supportive bra

     b. "voiding the use of soap on the nipples and

    areola area to prevent drying

    A. Increased vaginal disc+arge

    1. an occur from the first through the third

    trimesters.

    2. aused by hyperplasia of vaginal mucosa and

    increased mucus production.

    &. #idifery Interventions

    a. !roper cleansing and hygiene

     b. Wearing cotton underwear 

    c. "voiding douchingd. "dvising the client to consult the physician or

    nurse5midwife if infection is suspected

    8. Nasal st$ffiness

    1. Jccurs during the first through third

    trimesters

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    2. Besults from increased estrogen, which causes

    swelling of the nasal tissues and dryness

    &. #idifery Interventions

    a. Ancouraging the use of a humidifier 

     b. "voiding the use of nasal sprays or

    antihistamines

    @. atig$e

    1. Jccurs usually in the first and third trimesters

    2. 3sually results from hormonal changes

    &. #idifery Interventions

    a. "rranging frequent rest periods throughout the

    day.

     b. 3sing correct body mechanics

    c. Jbtaining regular e=ercise

    d. !erforming muscle rela=ation and

    strengthening e=ercises for the legs and hip

     Loints

    e. "voiding eating and drinking foods containing

    stimulants throughout the entire pregnancy

    ?. Heart*$rn

    1. Jccurs in the second and the third trimesters.

    2. Besults from increased progesterone levels,

    decreased gastrointestinal motility, and

    esophageal reflu=, and displacement of the

    stomach by the enlarging $ter$s&. #idifery Interventions

    a. Aating small, frequent meals

     b. :itting upright for &0 minutes following a

    meal

    c. 7rinking milk between meals

    d. "voiding fatty and spicy food

    e. !erforming tailor5sitting e=ercises

    f. aking antacids only if recommended by the

     physician or nurse5midwife

    C. An0le edema

    1. 3sually occurs in the second and the third

    trimesters

    2. Besults from vasodilation, venous stasis, and

    increased venous pressure below the $ter$s

    &. >idwifery Cnterventions

    a. Alevating the legs at least twice a day

     b. :leeping on the side

    c. Wearing supportive stockings

    d. "voiding sitting or standing in one position

    for long periods of time.

    R. 6aricose veins

    1. 3sually occur in the second and third

    trimesters

    2. Besult from weakening walls of the veins or

    valves and venous congestion

    &. #idifery Interventions

    a. Wearing support hose

     b. Alevating the feet when sitting

    c. #ying with the feet and hips elevated

    d. "voiding long periods of standing or sitting

    e. >oving about while standing to improvecirculation

    f. "voiding leg crossing

    g. "voiding constricting articles of clothing

    3. Headac+es

    1. 3sually occur in the second and third

    trimesters.

    2. Besult from changes in blood volume and

    vascular tone.

    &. #idifery Interventions

    a. hanging position slowly

     b. "pplying a cool cloth to the forehead

    c. Aating a small snack 

    d. 3sing acetaminophen %ylenol) only if

     prescribed by the physician or nurse5midwife

    #. Hemorr+oids

    1. 3sually occur in the second and third

    trimesters

    2. Besult from increased venous pressure and

    constipation&. >idwifery Cnterventions

    a. :oaking in a warm sitE bath

     b. :itting on a soft pillow

    c. Aating high5fiber foods and avoiding

    constipation

    d. 7rinking sufficient fluids

    e. Cncreasing e=ercise, such as walking

    f. "pplying ointments, suppositories, or

    compresses as prescribed by the physician or

    nurse5midwife

    >. Consti&ation

    1. 3sually occurs in the second and third

    trimesters

    2. Besults from decreased intestinal motility,

    displacement of the intestines, and taking iron

    supplements

    &. #idifery Interventions

    a. Aating high5fiber foods

     b. 7rinking sufficient fluids

    c. A=ercising regularly

    d. "voiding la=atives or enemas and consulting

    with the physician or nurse5midwife about their

    use

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    1. 3sually occurs in the second and third

    trimesters

    2. aused by an e=aggerated lumbosacral curve

    resulting from the enlarged $ter$s

    &.>idwifery Cnterventions

    a. Ancouraging rest b. 3sing correct body mechanics and improving

     posture

    c. Wearing low5heeled shoes

    d. !erforming pelvic rocking and abdominal

     breathing e=ercises

    e. :leeping on a firm mattress

    J. Leg cram&s

    1. 3sually occur in the second and third

    trimesters

    2. Besult from an altered calcium5phosphorus

     balance and pressure of the $ter$s on nerves or

    from fatigue

    &. #idifery Interventions

    a. @etting regular e=ercise, especially walking

     b. 7orsifle=ing the foot of the affected legc. Cncreasing calcium intake

    !. 2+ortness of *reat+ and dys&nea

    1. an occur in the second and third trimesters

    2. Besults from pressure on the diaphragm

    &. #idifery Interventions

    a. "llowing frequent rest periods

     b. :leeping with the head elevated or on the side

    c. "voiding overe=ertion

    d. !erforming tailor5sitting e=ercises

    !repared by$ 7r. hristopher B. 9aDeE

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