MIDTERMS_PROMOTING MATERNAL AND FETAL HEALTH Flashcards
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important part of prenatal care.
Prenatal education
Why is prenatal education important?
The more women know about measures they should take during pregnancy to safeguard their health, the more likely it is that they will avoid substances or activities harmful to fetal growth
where does Health promotion during pregnancy begin?
I.Self-Care Needs
Bathing:
what was restricted during pregnancy?
tub baths were restricted
Bathing:
hot water touching the abdomen might cause?
initiate labor
2 contraindications for Bathing
- if membranes rupture or vaginal bleeding is present
- not soak for long periods in extremely hot water or hot tubs
Bathing
if membranes rupture or vaginal bleeding is present what might happen?
-might be a danger of contamination of uterine contents.
why are pregnant patients not allowed to soak for long periods in extremely hot water or hot tubs ?
-lead to hyperthermia in the fetus
Breast care
during the 1st to 3rd trimester it is advised that a woman wear? for what?
a firm, supportive bra with wide straps to spread breast weight across the shoulder
why is it recommended to buy a larger bra halfway through pregnancy?
accommodate her increasing breast size
hormone for breast enlargment
Prolactin hormone
when does colostrum secretion begins in the breasts?
16th week of pregnancy
what would you teach if woman is to wash her breast?
use clear tap water with no soap
why should breast be cleaned with no soap?
because that could be drying and cause nipples to crack
why is breast cleaned daily?
remove the colostrum and reduce the risk of infection
Constant moisture next to the breast nipple can cause what? Give 3
nipple excoriation
pain
Fissuring
Dental Care
tends to hypertrophy during pregnancy.
gingival tissue
Perineal Care
give 3 teachings for perineal care
=Clean with tap water
=Wear cotton underwear
=Buy oversize underwear for when the abdomen becomes bigger
why is it recommended to wear cotton underwear
Prevent bacteria build up due to perspiration
why is Douching is contraindicated during pregnancy
-alters the pH of the vagina, leading to an increased risk of bacterial growth
give 2 contraindications for perineal care
➜Douching is contraindicated during pregnancy
➜do not use strong feminine wash
