Title: Antepartum Period
Course: NUR 1411C Nursing Care for the Family Part 1 > Section: Module 2

A woman often seeks medical care regarding pregnancy issues. Prenatal care is essential for healthy outcomes of the mother and baby. This module focuses on the antepartum period from conception to the end of pregnancy.

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this module, students will be able to:

- Summarize the process of conception
- Describe the development and function of the placenta and amniotic fluid
- Describe the development of the embryo and fetus including major milestones and potential teratogens
- Describe diagnostic techniques associated with pregnancy and implications of findings
- Determine gravida, parity, and estimated date of confinement
- Explain expected physiologic, psychological, and behavioral adaptations to pregnancy
- Explain recommended nutrition during pregnancy including weight gain and food sources
- Differentiate between pregnancies at risk for preexisting disorders
- Differentiate the pathophysiology of conditions and management of care for pregnant women with risk factors associated with gestational conditions

Readings

Perry, Hockenberry, Lowdermilk & Wilson, Maternal Child Nursing Care, (4th ed.), 2010.  Evolve Elsevier: MOSBY .  ISBN-13: 978-0-323-05720-2

- Chapter 8 (p. 172-188)
- Chapter 9,
- Chapter 10
- Chapter 11
- Chapter 12
- Chapter 13
- Chapter 14
- Chapter 21 (p. 546-547)
- Chapter 28 (p. 766-767)

Websites

- Prenatal care: 1st trimester visits
- Chorionic villus sampling
- High Risk Pregnancy
- Life's Greatest Miracle