Obstetrics: Some complications that may be experienced during pregnancy 5 Hr

Course overview

PURPOSE The purpose of this course is to educate and reinforce the knowledge of nurses; ARNP, CNS, RN, LPN, Licensed Midwifery professionals, CNA /HHA, therapists and other individuals who are working in the health care environment, as well as other Professionals regarding Obstetrics some of the changes and complications some women may experience, what they mean, and which signal that a call needs to be made to the physician. Review changes that occur during the First, second and third Trimester, such as Bleeding, Breast tenderness, Heartburn, nausea, vomiting, constipation, Hemorrhoids, Spider / varicose veins, and some abnormalities that the women may encounter such as Ectopic pregnancy, molar pregnancy (Hydatidiform mole), preeclampsia, gestational diabetes, anemia, an incompetent cervix (a cervical insufficiency), Supine Hypotension (Vena Cava Syndrome), hypertension, Heart disease and pregnancy. Objectives/ Goals: After successful completion of this course the Participants will be able to: 1. Describe the changes that occur during the First, second and third Trimester, 2. Describe interventions that will help the women deal with changes that occur during the First, second and third Trimester, 3. Describe complications that may be experienced during pregnancy such as, Ectopic pregnancy, molar pregnancy (Hydatidiform mole), preeclampsia, gestational diabetes, anemia, an incompetent cervix (a cervical insufficiency) and interventions, 5. Discuss complications such as Heart disease and pregnancy, Supine Hypotension (Vena Cava Syndrome), and hypertension. 6. Describe signs and symptoms that could be a sign that something is wrong with the pregnancy and appropriate interventions.