2. Difference between 3 Prenatal Development &the 3 Trimester of Pregnancy
• Three stages of prenatal development:
1. Germinal -The first two weeks after conception
2. Embryonic- 3 to 8TH
week
3. Fetal- 9th
week to birth
• Three trimesters of pregnancy:
1. First -0 to First 12 weeks
2. Second -13 to 20 weeks
3. Third-21 to birth
3. What are the 5 aims of antenatal care?
1. To have a definite plan and scheduled, problem-oriented
care.
2. To Screen for health conditions that can affect the mother
and fetus.
3. To Identify risk factors from previous obstetric history.
4. To Identify potential complications and risk factors for
early interventions.
5. To Provide health education to promote health of both
mother & fetus .
4. What are the 4 Essential Components/Elements of Antenatal Care?
1. Promotion of health and wellbeing via education and
support for nutrition,
2. cessation of substance abuse,
3. uptake of family planning,
4. recognition of danger signs and birth preparedness
6. The First Visit Objectives :
•To assess the health status of the mother
and fetus
•To obtain baseline information.
•To screen out the risk pregnancy and
•Formulate the plan subsequent
management.
7. What is quality antenatal care according to WHO?
Quality of ANC includes; Receipt of all essential
components of ANC services such as:
1. Blood Pressure Measurement,
2. Blood Test,
3. Urine Test,
4. Informed On Possible Complications,
5. Counseling On Nutrition, And
6. Advice On Birth Preparedness Plan During Pregnancy.
8. Woman's pregnancy might be considered high risk if she:
• Is Age 17 Or Younger.
• Is Age 35 Or Older.
• Was Underweight Or Overweight Before Becoming
Pregnant.
• Is Pregnant With Twins, Triplets, Or Other Multiples.
• Has High Blood Pressure, Diabetes, Depression, Or Another
Health Problem.
9. complications of pregnancy include
but are not limited to, the following.
• High Blood Pressure. ...
• Gestational Diabetes. ...
• Infections. ...
• Preeclampsia. ...
• Preterm Labor. ...
• Placenta Previa /Abruptio
• gestational trophoblastic disease
• Ectopic pregnancy
• Pregnancy Loss/Miscarriage. ...
• Stillbirth.
10. Danger signs in Pregnancy
• Severe nausea and vomiting.
• Very high blood pressure
• Severe abdominal pain that doesn't go away.
• Baby's movement stopping or slowing during pregnancy.
• Vaginal bleeding or fluid leaking during pregnancy.
• Severe swelling, redness or pain of your leg or arm.
• Overwhelming tiredness.
• Severe headache & double vision
11. TAKE HOME POINTS
• Know importance of ANC
• Recommended # of ANC
• Know common problems/complications in Prenatal period , nursing
diagnosis & interventions
• Danger signs during pregnancy & Treatment