SIMPLIFYING MATERNAL NURSING

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Dear nurses,

Scenario: Megan is 12 weeks pregnant.
She has been vomiting once or twice
daily and is beginning to feel weak
and tired. Learn more by clicking on the link:

Hyperemesis Gravidarum 

Estrogen and Progesterone are two hormones
produced by the ovaries initially, then the placenta 
in the latter part of pregnancy. 

They are first produced by the ovaries and later
the placenta. Estrogen and Progesterone also
keep the placenta healthy and enhance lactation.

The image above shows, Mrs.S who is about six months pregnant.
She is relaxing at home. Suddenly, she starts to have abdominal 

and back pain. She is also beginning to experience bleeding.

The placenta is a very vascular organ that develops in the

 uterus of a woman during pregnancy. It is attached to the 

fetus by the umbilical cord and provides nourishment and
oxygen to the growing fetus.

When the placenta suddenly becomes detached from the uterus,
either by trauma , or unknown cause, it is called placenta abruptio.
Heavy vaginal bleeding , abdominal cramping and signs and
symptoms of shock may be present.

Abruptio placenta requires emergency care. Placental separation 
occurs. C-section is usually done.

In the image above, a 32 year old female is
pregnant for the first time. She is preeclamptic
and is receiving Magnesium via IV infusion.

She is lethargic and hard to arouse.

Learn more about : Magnesium infusion