Title: Prenatal Care
Course: PRN 0100C Maternal/Infant > Section: Module 2: Prenatal Care

Introduction

This module will discuss all areas of prenatal care. These will include the first doctor’s visit, nutritional needs, daily modifications and discomforts the mother may experience. Fetal development and maternal events will be discussed from the first week through week 40. In addition, danger signs and symptoms will be discussed and when the patient should call the doctor.

Objectives

Upon completion of this module, the student will be able to:

Discuss prenatal care throughout the pregnancy including diet, daily modifications and community resources.
List danger signs and symptoms the obstetric client should immediately report.
Trace fetal development and maternal events from week 1 through week 40.

Standards

This Module maps to the following Standards:

1. Standard: 35.0    PROVIDE CARE FOR MATERNAL/NEWBORN PATIENTS, UTILIZING NURSING PRINCIPLES

Readings & Resources

Christensen & Kockrow, (2011), Foundations of Nursing, 6th edition, Pages from Chapter 25: 771-803

Additional Resources

YouTube: Conception to Birth Video (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sqpmzEefWrk&feature=youtu.be)

Textbook student resources on companion website. Evolve animations: Maternal Fetal Circulation, Fetal Development by Trimester.