Female Reproductive System Anatomy and Physiology
Step into the powerful realm of the female reproductive system anatomy and physiology. Nursing students, discover the miraculous cycles and stages that cradle and nurture life.
Maternity and Newborn Care
All our study guides and nursing care plans related to maternal and child health nursing which covers prenatal care, pregnancy and labor, care of the newborn, complications of pregnancy, and postnatal care.
Breastfeeding
Breastfeeding refers to the act of providing breast milk as the primary source of nutrition and nourishment to an infant directly from the mother’s breast. This natural process involves the baby latching onto the mother’s nipple and suckling, allowing the baby to receive essential nutrients, antibodies, and immune factors present in breast milk.
Abortion
Abortion is a medical term for the disruption of a pregnancy before the fetus reaches its viable age of more than 20 to 24 weeks of gestation or weighs at least 500g.
Abruptio Placentae
Abruptio placentae is the premature separation of the placenta that occurs late in the pregnancy.
Care of the Newborn
This nursing note explains the key components of newborn care, including assessment (Agpar scoring, respiratory and physical examination), feeding, hygiene, and promoting bonding between parents and their newborns.
Cesarean Birth
Cesarean birth, also known as a C-section, is a surgical delivery method where the baby is delivered through an incision made in the mother’s abdomen and uterus. This procedure is performed when vaginal delivery is unsafe or not feasible for the mother or the baby, either due to specific medical conditions or during labor complications.
Ectopic Pregnancy
Ectopic pregnancy happens when the implantation of the fertilized egg occurs outside the uterine cavity.
Family Planning/Contraceptive Methods
Contraceptives, also known as birth control methods, are a class of medical interventions or devices used to prevent or decrease the likelihood of pregnancy. These methods work by interfering with the process of conception, either by preventing the release of an egg (ovulation), blocking the fertilization of an egg by sperm, or creating a hostile environment for the implantation of a fertilized egg in the uterus.
Fetal Development & Fetal Growth Assessment
In the realm of maternal care, understanding and monitoring fetal development and fetal growth are paramount for ensuring the well-being of both the mother and the developing baby.
Gestational Trophoblastic Disease
Gestational trophoblastic disease is the degeneration and abnormal proliferation of the trophoblastic villi. The cells become filled with clear fluid, giving them the appearance of grape-like vesicles.