How is fetal heart rate monitored during labor?
Intermittent auscultation or continuous electronic fetal monitoring (external or internal).
What are the stages of labor?
What are danger signs during pregnancy that require immediate attention?
Vaginal bleeding, severe headache, vision changes, decreased fetal movement, and abdominal pain.
What is gestational diabetes and how is it managed?
A form of diabetes during pregnancy managed by diet, exercise, glucose monitoring, and sometimes insulin.
What are common discomforts in pregnancy and how can they be managed?
Nausea (small frequent meals), back pain (good posture, support belts), heartburn (avoid spicy food)
What is the purpose of prenatal visits?
To monitor fetal growth, maternal health, screen for complications, and provide education.
What are the signs of pregnancy?
Missed period, nausea, breast tenderness, fatigue, and positive pregnancy test.
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