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Antepartum
BC3 - Maternity - Prenatal Care
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| When should mother start prenatal care | before she even gets pregnant - diet, vitamins, exercising |
| When is the first prenatal visit | usually after the 2nd missed menstrual period (approximately 10th week of preg) |
| Schedule of office visits if no complications | Q4 weeks thru week 28; Q2 weeks thru week 36; Q week from week 37 thru baby's birth |
| Education / Teaching of prenatal information | Office should send out packet in the mail |
| What occurs at the first office visit | THOROUGH health history is done - best if by a nurse; Weight/BP, pelvic exam, and lab work |
| If mother is under the age of 16 | low birth weight is the most serious consideration |
| If mother is over 35 | mom is at increased risk of PIH, congenital anomalies and chromosomal problems |
| If mom is over 200lbs | increased risk for PIH and CPD |
| Smoking over 1 pack a day could lead to | increased IUGR and preterm labor |
| Fetal Alcohol Syndrome | mental retardation, LBW, small heads |
| What blood work is done at first visit | Serology, Type & Rh, CBC w/ diff, Rubella titre, HIV |
| Why is urine checked at each visit | checked for glusose & albumin b/c of PIH or pre-eclampsia |
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