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.
Antiparkinsonism Drugs (Dopaminergics, Anticholinergics)
Nurse pharmacology study guide for antiparkinsonism agents: dopaminergic agents (levodopa, amantadine) and anticholinergic agents.
Antiseizure Drugs
Learn about antiseizure drugs (antiepileptics, anticonvulsants) including hydratoins, barbiturates, benzodiazepines, succinimides and more.
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.
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.
The Newborn & Normal Developmental Milestones
This nursing note aims to explore the world of newborn development, focusing on expected milestones in different areas including physical, cognitive, social, and emotional aspects.
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.
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).
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.
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.