During pregnancy, a woman’s body goes through a vast amount of changes in a small amount of time. There are physical, mental, and even chemical changes that occur during the nine months that it takes to develop a healthy baby. With the ongoing changes that are taking place within the mother, the care of the mother and the developing fetus is changing as well. Certain testing that could be done on a woman who is 30 weeks pregnant, in the third trimester, would not be performed on a woman who is 10 weeks pregnant, which is the first trimester. This paper encompasses the vitals pieces of information that a woman in her first trimester of pregnancy would need to be aware of, for example nutrition, diagnostic testing, normal discomforts, signs of …show more content…
Ways to manage breast changes are to wear supportive bras with padding. Wash breasts with warm water and keep them dry. Urinary frequency and urgency can stem from bladder capacity being reduced due to the enlarging uterus and also from the engorgement and changing bladder function due to hormones. Empting the bladder regularly, limiting fluids before bed, and performing Kegel exercises can manage urinary frequency and urgency. Ptylalism, excessive salivation, can occur early into the first trimester. It is possibly caused by increased hormone levels. Chewing gum, eating hard candy, and using mouthwash can aid in comfort measures. Epulis, bleeding gums, can be caused by increasing vascularity of the gums due to estrogen stimulation. Eating a well-balanced diet, using a soft bristle tooth brush to brush gently, and practicing good dental hygiene can help manage the symptom. Leukorrhea, constant vaginal discharge, is common throughout the entire pregnancy, but commonly starts in the first trimester. Leukorrhea is caused by the cervix being stimulated by hormones, which causes the cervix to grow at a fast rate and become hyperactive …show more content…
There are many women who are clueless about the nutrients they lack and need in a pregnancy. The two very important nutrients that are essential for the sake of her pregnancy and her fetus’ development, and they are folate and folic acid. Folate is found naturally in foods, while folic acid is found within vitamin supplements. (Olshansky, E. F. (2018). Maternal and fetal nutrition. In Maternal child nursing care (6th ed., p. 205). St. Louis, MO: Elsevier). For folate, the recommended dose for a woman capable of carrying a child is 0.4 mg and the recommendation for a woman who is pregnant is 0.6 mg. This is to prevent neural tube defects and assist in the increase of maternal RBC formation. (Olshansky, E. F. (2018). Maternal and fetal nutrition. In Maternal child nursing care (6th ed., p. 209). St. Louis, MO: Elsevier). She can also receive folate through foods such as: liver, vegetables, fruit, bread, and eggs. (Olshansky, E. F. (2018). Maternal and fetal nutrition. In Maternal child nursing care (6th ed., p. 207). St. Louis, MO: Elsevier). At the first visit is when the doctor will prescribe the mother the necessary prenatal vitamins she needs in order to receive the necessary amount of folic acid throughout the
Beginning the case study, we are introduced with the call from the British Medical Research Council (MRC) being informed of the significant results showing the benefits of folic acid and the reductions of NTS’s. The next step for the United States was to decide amongst the CDC and the FDA on the best way to implement these results to women of childbearing age. At that point in time, there were only a few ways to ingest folic acid, which brought
In addition to the menstrual cycle there are a few diseases that affects the cycle in human females. One of the various diseases is menorrhagia, which is the excessive blood flow in the system. Hormone inequality and Pregnancy complexity can cause menorrhagia disease. Hormone inequality is the expansion of the endometrium scattering by the heaviness of bleeding (Mayo Clinic 2014). In the rare case of pregnancy complexity, anytime a woman experiences large amounts of bleeding or delayed period the result is more than likely the phases of a miscarriage.
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The definition of uterine prolapse is the uterus gradually descends into the vagina and often times takes the upper portions of the vagina with it. Most often a prolapse is caused by weakened pelvic floor muscles and ligaments. It can present at any stage but often comes in three distinct stages. Once it descends into the vagina walls it can continue to descend until it actually protrudes out of the vagina entrance. In the 1st degree the cervix is still inside the vagina. In the 2nd degree the cervix appears outside the vagina opening and the labia can become irritated and ulcerative. In the 3rd degree there is a complete prolapse outside of the body and it can contain the bladder, uterus and rectum. This condition is sometimes called a complete procidentia. It can be caused by a multitude of reasons. Multiple vaginal births, having larger babies, excessive straining from constipation, heavy lifting or being overweight, weak pelvic floor muscles due to lack of use, aging or going through menopause. Although uterine prolapse can happen to anyone at any age, it’s most common in women who have gone through menopause and for many of the reasons stated above.
Licensed practical nurses (LPN 's) fill an important role in modern health care practices. Their primary job duty is to provide routine care, observe patients’ health, assist doctors and registered nurses, and communicate instructions to patients regarding medication, home-based care, and preventative lifestyle changes (Hill). A Licensed Practical Nurse has various of roles that they have to manage on a day to day basis, such as being an advocate for their patients, an educator, being a counselor, a consultant, researcher, collaborator, and even a manager depending on what kind of work exactly that you do and where. It is the nursing process and critical thinking that separate the LPN from the unlicensed assistive personnel. Judgments are based
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Folic acid is the manmade (synthetic) form of the B vitamin. Folic acid is added to certain foods (fortified foods) and is also available in dietary supplements, like prenatal vitamins. All women who may become pregnant or are planning to become pregnant need at least 400–800 mcg of folic acid daily. Most pregnant women need 600–800 mcg of folic acid per day, but some women need more. WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF TAKING FOLIC ACID DURING PREGNANCY?
It is important to understand what women commonly experience during pregnancy. With a better understanding of what happens during prenatal development and childbirth, physicians can competently develop the best plan for the mother and baby. I interviewed two women who have been previously pregnant in order to evaluate how the ideas in the book translate into real-life experiences.
How the provision of information in the antenatal period can positively affect health and life style choices in the pregnant woman and her family.
Mary Jane Minkin, a clinical professor in the Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences at Yale and a private practice physician in New Haven, CT, began medical school at Yale School of Medicine in 1971. She delivered her first baby during her obstetrics rotation in 1973. With more than four decades of experience with women throughout pregnancy and childbirth, Minkin has seen some changes in maternal healthcare. Minkin says the first, significant advancements for obstetrics, gynecology, and maternal health occurred in the early 1970’s. One of the primary areas of progress Minkin mentions is in early pregnancy detection.
March Dimes Foundation: Pregnancy and Newborn Health Education Center. Retrieved from http://www.marchofdimes.com/materials/teenage-pregnancy.pdf
A healthy diet is very important because the deficiency of some nutrients can cause various adverse effects for both, mother and the fetus. It is know that the mother and the baby compete for the same nutrients and calories, and for this reason it is necessary that mothers have a balanced diet of nutrients for you and your baby. Most nutritional and metabolic needs can be met by eating a balanced daily diet containing approximately 35 kcal for each kilogram of optimal body weight plus an additional 300 kcal/day during the second and third trimesters. An inadequate diet can cause impaired growth of the fetus and it may be born too small and even underweight. Thus to be nourished properly makes the pregnant woman has a healthy life and to develop less risk of suffering premature deliveries, giving birth to more babies healthy. In addition some changes that occur during the pregnancy such as nausea, vomiting, constipation, hemorrhoids, heartburn and swelling can also be minimized with a proper diet.
...lergy pills, large doses of vitamins, some medicated skin creams, as well as a few other over-the-counter medications (As Your Baby Grows p 13). A prenatal vitamin is essential for a mother’s health as well as the baby’s, to provide their needed vitamins and nutrients.
Nursing is a great career choice that can be very rewarding and has many benefits that come with the job. One downside to nursing is the scheduling because it runs on a shift system, it can lead to many problems. Nurses often have to work long hours, that can last sometimes more than twelve hours at a time. Working this long can lead to problems on the job, as well as health problems and trouble sleeping.
Ever since I was a little girl I wanted to be a nurse. When I got to high school I decided that I should take chemistry to get ahead in my education. Unfortunately, I really struggled with it and couldn’t comprehend a thing! I love the thought of caring for others and I can’t wait to be a nurse in the future. I knew that chemistry was a big part of being a nurse but I had no idea chemistry was so hard, especially at the college level. If you’re a struggling nursing student enrolled in a chemistry class, you probably ask yourself every day why it is necessary to take chemistry when you want to be a nurse. First of all, what is chemistry? Chemistry is a branch of science that deals with substances of which matter is composed and the observations