NUR 1211C Chapter Notes - Chapter Test 5: Preterm Birth, Health Literacy, Reproductive Health
8 Feb 2020
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Introduction: the ultimate goal of any pregnancy is the birth of a healthy newborn. Preconception care: preconception care is the promotion of the health and well-being of a woman and her partner before pregnancy. Personal and family history, physical examination, laboratory screening, reproductive plan, nutrition, supplements, weight, exercise, vaccinations, and injury prevention should be reviewed in all women. Interventions for identified risks: increase the proportion of women who receive interventions as follow-up to preconception risk screening, focusing on high-priority interventions (i. e. , those with evidence of effectiveness and greatest potential impact) Identify history of stis and high-risk sexual practices so they can be modified: complete a dietary history combined with nutritional counseling, gather information regarding exercise and lifestyle practices to encourage daily exercise for well- being and weight maintenance. Identify victims of violence and assist them to get help. G, gravida; t, term births; p, preterm births; a, abortions; l, living children.
