MATERNAL NURSING FACTS

Updated 12/24

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Fetal heart monitoring is done during
labor. The nurse monitors and assesses
the mother and baby during labor.

The fetal monitor is a valuable tool for
collecting information about fetal distress.
See above.

Lanugo - fine hair which covers the neonate's
body at birth.

  Prolactin is the hormone that is responsible for
  the production of breast milk. 

 The anterior part of the pituitary gland, is responsible
 for :          
 - the production of a number of hormones. These include:           
 - Prolactin, which is responsible for breast milk production .
   

   Learn more by clicking on the link: Hormones

  Homan's sign - when dorsiflexion of the 
   foot is done by the examiner, the patient 
   will complain of calf pain, if there is a
   blood clot.

 

The care plan for each patient, is a reflection
of the information provided about the history 
and MD's diagnosis. Learn more: Care plan

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