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Maternity and Newborn Care Notes

Labor and Labor Complications

Labor refers to the process of childbirth, during which a pregnant woman experiences rhythmic uterine contractions that lead to the progressive opening of the cervix and the eventual delivery of the baby. It is a natural and dynamic process that signifies the end of pregnancy and the beginning of motherhood.

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Newborn Reflexes

Newborn reflexes are involuntary, automatic movements or responses exhibited by infants shortly after birth, triggered by specific stimuli. These innate reflexes are typically temporary, gradually diminishing as the baby's nervous system matures, making them essential components of nursing assessments in early neonatal care.

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Placenta Previa

Placenta previa is a pregnancy complication where the placenta partially or completely covers the opening of the cervix, impeding the normal pathway for childbirth. This condition can lead to vaginal bleeding, especially during the third trimester.

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Postpartum Care and Changes

This nursing note explains and discusses postpartum care and the different changes women experience after childbirth, including physiological adjustments, emotional fluctuations, and the challenges of transitioning into motherhood.

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Postpartum Depression

A feeling of sadness that occurs for more than a year after the postpartum period and interferes with the normal functions of the mother is called postpartum depression.

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Postpartum Hemorrhage

Postpartum hemorrhage occurs when a woman loses more than 500 mL of blood in a normal delivery and more than 1000 mL of blood in a cesarean delivery within 24 hours.

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Pregnancy Changes and The First Prenatal Visit

What would the nurse do during the first prenatal visit and the succeeding ones? Learn the assessment needed for this important step in providing care to the pregnant woman.

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Pregnancy Induced Hypertension

Pregnancy induced hypertension (PIH) is a condition wherein vasospasm occurs during pregnancy in both the small and large arteries in the body.

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Subfertility

Subfertility refers to a condition in which individuals or couples experience difficulty conceiving a child, despite regular and unprotected sexual intercourse, for an extended period (typically one year or more).

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The Menstrual Cycle and Menstrual Disorders

Menstruation is the female reproductive cycle that is characterized by the bleeding of the uterus as a response to the system of hormonal changes.