Figure 26.1 Perinatal Loss Loss affects parents individually and as a couple. (credit: “Grieving Stillbirth Together” by Heidi/Flickr, CC BY 2.0) Chapter Outline 26.1 Pregnancy Loss 26.2 Intrapartum Fetal Death 26.3 Newborn Loss Planning a pregnancy and growing a family is typically a joyful, exciting time.…
25.1 Birth-Related Complications Nurses performing initial and ongoing early assessments on newborns need to be aware of and question signs and symptoms of birth trauma. Edema, bruising, immobility, or abnormal movement can be related to both common and life-threatening birth injuries.…
Learning Objectives By the end of this section, you will be able to: Assessing attachment behaviors in parents or caregivers and their newborn requires skills beyond those required for a physical assessment. Nurses rely on their interviewing skills and keen…
Learning Objectives By the end of this section, you will be able to: A newborn born before the start of the 37th week of gestation is preterm and is at risk for significant morbidity. As medical care has advanced, the…
Learning Objectives By the end of this section, you will be able to: The goal of neonatal care at birth is to support the transition from the womb to extrauterine life. “The most important priority for newborn survival is the…
Learning Objectives By the end of this section, you will be able to: A congenital disorder is a disorder or abnormality present at birth, while a genetic disorder is caused by an abnormality in the genetic material, chromosomes, or the genes within the chromosomes…
Learning Objectives By the end of this section, you will be able to: Any physical injury to a newborn caused by labor and delivery is a birth injury or birth trauma (Collins & Popek, 2018). Most birth injuries are minor and resolve on their…
Figure 25.1 Preterm Birth Some of the most vulnerable populations nurses care for are newborns. Within this special population, an even more susceptible patient is the newborn at risk. The goal of the nurse in the nursery, neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), pediatric…
24.1 Basic Newborn Care Basic care of the newborn involves many important topics. Infant safety is essential, both in the hospital and at home, and nurses must reinforce this topic as often as possible. Nurses teach parents to identify hospital staff…
Learning Objectives By the end of this section, you will be able to: Many new parents enjoy their time in the hospital after giving birth. It is a time to relax, get to know their newborn, and begin their lives…