Assessing cervical effacement and dilation As labor advances, so do cervical effacement and dilation, promoting delivery. During effacement, the cervix shortens and its walls become thin, progressing from 0% effacement…
Assessing fetal engagement and station During a cervical examination, you’ll assess the extent of the fetal presenting part into the pelvis. This is referred to as fetal engagement.
Neonatal Assessment and Care Just the facts In this chapter, you’ll learn: changes that occur in the neonate after birth the proper way to perform a neonatal assessment nursing interventions…
Fetal developmental milestones The fetus typically achieves specific developmental milestones by the end of certain gestational weeks. By the end of the fourth week, the fetus shows signs of growth…
High-Risk Pregnancy Just the facts In this chapter, you’ll learn how to: discuss the pathologic factors that contribute to a highrisk pregnancy identify high-risk situations based on signs and symptoms…
Assessing pregnancy by weeks Here are some assessment findings you can expect as pregnancy progresses. Weeks 1 to 4 Amenorrhea occurs. Breasts begin to change. Immunologic pregnancy tests become positive:…
Understanding supine hypotension When a pregnant woman lies on her back, the weight of the uterus presses on the vena cava and aorta, as shown below. This obstructs blood flow…
Complications of Labor and Birth Just the facts In this chapter, you’ll learn: various complications that can occur with labor and birth ways to assess and detect problems occurring with…
Cultural childbearing practices Cultural beliefs commonly affect an individual’s attitudes toward illness and traditional medicine. By trying to accommodate beliefs and practices in your care plan for a pregnant woman,…
Labor and Birth Just the facts In this chapter, you’ll learn: types of fetal presentations and positions ways in which labor can be stimulated signs and symptoms of labor stages…
