Create a pregnancy chart with 3 columns:
What to expect, patient education, and testing.
For each trimester of pregnancy, read about the classic symptoms the pregnant person may experience. Also for first trimester, read about the positive, presumptive, and probable signs of pregnancy. There will be test questions on this on ATI/Final. What symptoms or experiences typically happen? What testing? And what does pt/family need to know esp. warning signs?
Pregnancy Chart: What to expect, patient education, and testing
Pregnancy Chart
Trimester | What to Expect | Patient Education | Testing |
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First | Symptoms: - Morning sickness - Fatigue - Tender breasts Positive Signs: - Missed period - Positive pregnancy test Presumptive Signs: - Nausea - Frequent urination Probable Signs: - Enlarged abdomen - Chadwick's sign | Patient Education: - Importance of prenatal vitamins and healthy diet - Avoiding harmful substances like alcohol and tobacco - Contact healthcare provider if experiencing severe symptoms or bleeding | Testing: - Urine pregnancy test - Blood test to measure hCG levels - Ultrasound to confirm pregnancy |
Second | Symptoms: - Increased energy - Visible baby bump - Quickening (baby movements) | Patient Education: - Discussing birth plan and options for childbirth - Screening tests for genetic disorders may be offered - Monitoring baby's movements and kick counts | Testing: - Anatomy ultrasound to assess baby's growth and development - Glucose screening test for gestational diabetes - Optional genetic testing such as amniocentesis |
Third | Symptoms: - Braxton Hicks contractions - Swelling in extremities - Shortness of breath | Patient Education: - Signs of labor and when to go to the hospital - Birth preparation classes for pain management techniques - Postpartum care and warning signs like postpartum depression | Testing: - Group B strep test to prevent neonatal infections - Non-stress test to monitor baby's heart rate and movements - Cervical exams to assess for signs of labor |