Antepartum Definition Mnemonics

Changes In the female physiology usually occur during pregnancy. Systems affected are the following:

1. Reproductive System
• Uterus
• Cervix
• Ovaries
• Vagina
• Breast

2. Integumentary System
• Striae gravidarum
• Linea nigra
• Chloasma
• Pigmentation

3. Metabolic Changes
• Weight gain
• Water metabolism
• Protein metabolism
• Carbohydrate metabolism
• Fat metabolism
• Iron metabolism

4. Endocrine System
• Placenta
• Pituitary

5. Cardiovascular Changes
• Heart
• Circulation• Hematologic

6. Respiratory System
• Ventilation
• Diaphragm
• Thoracic cage

7. Urinary System
• Ureters
• GFR






Prenatal Care

A nursing or medical care for women before and during pregnancy is called Prenatal Care. Schedule for prenatal visits typically looks like this:

• Once a month during the first six (6) months
• Twice a month during the seventh (7) and eight (8) month
• And weekly in the ninth month

You are considered high risk if you are above 35 years old, diabetic or hypertensive.





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