Antepartum - Maternity - Prenatal Care

Question	Answer
When should mother start prenatal care	before she even gets pregnant - diet, vitamins, exercising
When is the first prenatal visit	usually after the 2nd missed menstrual period (approximately 10th week of preg)
Schedule of office visits if no complications	Q4 weeks thru week 28; Q2 weeks thru week 36; Q week from week 37 thru baby's birth

Education / Teaching of prenatal information	Office should send out packet in the mail
What occurs at the first office visit	THOROUGH health history is done - best if by a nurse; Weight/BP, pelvic exam, and lab work
If mother is under the age of 16	low birth weight is the most serious consideration
If mother is over 35	mom is at increased risk of PIH, congenital anomalies and chromosomal problems
If mom is over 200lbs	increased risk for PIH and CPD
Smoking over 1 pack a day could lead to	increased IUGR and preterm labor
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome	mental retardation, LBW, small heads
What blood work is done at first visit	Serology, Type & Rh, CBC w/ diff, Rubella titre, HIV
Why is urine checked at each visit	checked for glusose & albumin b/c of PIH or pre-eclampsia