Maternal/Newborn

In this lesson, we will discuss Anesthesia as it relates to labor and birth, including 3 types. We will discuss assessments and the priority nursing interventions associated with Anesthesia for labor & birth.   Learning Objectives: At the end of

In this lesson we will start with the particular risks of Tuberculosis (TB) for pregnant women and infants, then cover assessments, diagnostics, and treatments of TB. We will explore complications of the infection, nursing assessments and priority nursing interventions, including

In this lesson we will start with what TORCH Infections are, the causes and risks to mother and embryo/fetus. We will also cover ways to assess these infections, and the priority nursing interventions.   Learning Objectives: At the end of

In this lesson we will start with the risks to pregnant clients and embryo/fetus/newborn risks of Substance Abuse and Pregnancy, and how Fetal Alcohol Syndrome affects a child’s development. We will explore assessing possible substance use during routine prenatal care,

In this lesson we will define the types of Spontaneous Abortion and describe risk factors. We will also cover common signs and symptoms and ways to assess, and priority nursing interventions.   Learning Objectives: At the end of this lesson,

In this lesson we will start with what Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) are and assessing for infection as part of routine prenatal care. We will explore risks of untreated infection to pregnant clients and embryo/fetus/newborn, and priority nursing interventions.  

In this lesson we will define the types of Incompetent Cervix, or Cervical Insuffiency, and risk factors. We’ll cover signs and symptoms, typical assessments and treatments, and priority nursing interventions.   Learning Objectives: At the end of this lesson, the

In this lesson we will start with what Hyperemesis Gravidarum is, causes and risk factors, and the signs and symptoms. Then we will explore nursing assessments and the priority nursing interventions.   Learning Objectives: At the end of this lesson,

In this lesson we will define HELLP Syndrome and describe risk factors and its connection to preeclampsia, important signs and symptoms and ways to assess HELLP Syndrome, and priority nursing interventions.   Learning Objectives: At the end of this lesson,

In this lesson we will start with what Group B Streptococcus (GBS) is and the causes and risks to the newborn. We will explore how to assess for GBS, why it’s important during late pregnancy, and the priority nursing interventions.