Postpartum Complications
CHAPTER 28 Postpartum Complications Mary Ann Rhode OBJECTIVES 1 Recognize the causes of four types of postpartum complications: hemorrhage, infection, venous disorders, and postpartum mood disorders. 2 Assess factors for increased risk…
Substance Abuse in Pregnancy
CHAPTER 25 Substance Abuse in Pregnancy Barbara A. Moran OBJECTIVES 1 Discuss the scope of substance abuse in pregnancy. 2 Recognize signs of substance abuse. 3 Describe the effects of drug use during…
Physiology of Pregnancy
CHAPTER 5 Physiology of Pregnancy Linda Bond OBJECTIVES 1 Describe systemic changes occurring in a woman’s body during pregnancy. 2 Describe changes in the uterus, cervix, vagina, and vulva during pregnancy. 3 Identify…
Hemorrhagic Disorders
CHAPTER 21 Hemorrhagic Disorders S. Kim Genovese OBJECTIVES 1 Define the hemorrhagic complications of placenta previa, abruptio placentae, disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC), and gestational trophoblastic disease. 2 Identify the classical signs and…
The Infant at Risk
CHAPTER 17 The Infant at Risk Jacqueline M. McGrath and Whitney Hardy OBJECTIVES 1 Identify the risk factors and maternal and fetal history for complications related to gestational age and birthweight…
Physical and Psychologic Changes
CHAPTER 13 Physical and Psychologic Changes Tamara Whitmer OBJECTIVES 1 Identify normal physiologic changes in the reproductive system after childbirth. 2 Describe systemic physiologic changes after childbirth. 3 Evaluate common emotional changes in…
Age-Related Concerns
CHAPTER 7 Age-Related Concerns Connie Sampson von Köhler OBJECTIVES 1 Identify the risks of childbearing that are related to adolescents. 2 Identify the risks of childbearing that are related to advanced maternal…
Psychology of Pregnancy
CHAPTER 6 Psychology of Pregnancy Catherine R. Coverston OBJECTIVES 1 Describe two stages of family development pertinent to pregnancy. 2 List the developmental tasks of pregnancy. 3 List the general concepts in Rubin’s…
