Learning Objectives By the end of this section, you will be able to: HypnoBirthing is a vastly different form of preparation for childbirth than most other courses. This method focuses less on the details of how a baby is born…
Learning Objectives By the end of this section, you will be able to: The Bradley Method is a classic form of childbirth education that has inspired countless families to consider unmedicated, low-intervention birth. Understanding the concepts of this approach to…
Learning Objectives By the end of this section, you will be able to: Becoming educated in the process of pregnancy, labor, birth, and postpartum and newborn care is called childbirth education. It is a significant nursing intervention that can improve birth…
Figure 14.1 Childbirth Education Class Childbirth education uses a certified educator to teach birthing people and their support person. (credit: “Bundles for Babies prepare new parents for baby” by Laura Motes/Air Force Test Center, Public Domain) Chapter Outline 14.1 Lamaze International Childbirth Education 14.2 Bradley…
Prenatal Testing during the First Trimester Many prenatal tests are recommended during the first trimester of pregnancy. Nurses are responsible for obtaining a comprehensive obstetric and menstrual history and educating pregnant persons on the routine, screening, and diagnostic tests available…
Learning Objectives By the end of this section, you will be able to: By the third trimester, routine prenatal testing will have already been performed. If there are concerns or complications during the pregnancy, additional screening or tests may be recommended to…
Learning Objectives By the end of this section, you will be able to: Second trimester prenatal testing may be routinely offered during pregnancy. It also may be recommended if screenings done in the first trimester came back abnormal. Other reasons…
Learning Objectives By the end of this section, you will be able to: The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) recommends that all pregnant persons be offered prenatal genetic assessment through screening and diagnostic tests regardless of risk factors (American College of Obstetricians…
Figure 13.1 Prenatal Ultrasound Ultrasonography allows expectant parents to “see” their growing fetus. (credit: “Late second trimester ultrasound” by Robyn Alvarez/Flickr, CC BY 4.0) Chapter Outline 13.1 Prenatal Testing during the First Trimester 13.2 Prenatal Testing during the Second Trimester 13.3 Prenatal Testing during the Third…
Preconception Conditions Affecting Pregnancy A high-risk pregnancy is one in which the pregnant person and fetus are at increased risk for adverse health outcomes during pregnancy. Extremes in maternal age place a pregnancy at risk, so preconception and pregnancy management…