Gravida
Number of pregnancies.
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Nursing: Maternity Basics
Antepartum/postpartum high-yield terms.
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Para
Births after viability (definitions vary by system).
Naegele's rule
EDD estimate from LMP.
Fundal height
Rough gestational age correlate after ~20 weeks.
Preeclampsia signs
HTN + proteinuria/organ signs after 20 weeks.
Eclampsia
Seizures in setting of preeclampsia.
HELLP
Hemolysis, elevated liver enzymes, low platelets.
Magnesium sulfate use
Seizure prophylaxis in preeclampsia.
Mag toxicity signs
Decreased reflexes, respirations, urine output.
Postpartum hemorrhage
Excessive bleeding after birth; fundal massage priority.
Lochia stages
Rubra → serosa → alba.
APGAR
Newborn status score at 1 and 5 minutes.
Rhogam indication
Rh-negative mother to prevent sensitization.
Breastfeeding latch
Deep latch reduces nipple trauma.