Obstetrics Medications: Drugs commonly used
In obstetrics medications are used to support pregnancy, manage labor, and treat complications. Introduction to Obstetrics Medications A…
Noninvasive fetal electrocardiography
Noninvasive fetal electrocardiography monitoring is a technique carried out during antenatal period or labor to measure the fetal heart rate…
Performing Postnatal Assessment and Examination
Definition Postnatal assessment and examination of the mother refers to observing and noting her physical, physiological, and emotional…
Providing Perineal Care
Definition Providing perineal care also known as peri-care is a fundamental nursing procedure that involves cleansing the genital and anal…
Assisting in Insertion of Intrauterine Contraceptive Device (Copper-T)
Definition Inserting an intrauterine contraceptive device (IUCD)—commonly known as an IUD—is a clinical procedure performed by trained…
Assisting in Removal of (IUCD) Intrauterine Contraceptive Device
Explore IUCD contraception: a nurse-supported, long-acting reversible method that prevents pregnancy by altering uterine conditions. Copper…
Assisting with Insertion of Intrauterine Bakri Balloon/ Balloon Tamponade
Definition Bakri balloon insertion is a procedure used for temporary control or reduction of postpartum hemorrhage when conservative…
Immediate Postoperative: Nursing Care of Caesarean Section Mother
The immediate postoperative period covers the first 24 hours after surgery and includes the time in which the patient remains in the post…
Post- Mastectomy Exercises
Definition Exercises are done by patients who have undergone mastectomy or surgical removal of one or both breasts to avoid possible movement…
Teaching Antenatal Exercises
Teaching antenatal exercises is a vital part of prenatal care that empowers pregnant individuals to adapt to physical changes, reduce…
Performing a Nonstress Test
Performing a Nonstress Test (NST) is a safe, noninvasive procedure used during pregnancy to assess fetal well-being, particularly the baby’s…
Performing an Oxytocin Challenge test
The Oxytocin Challenge Test (OCT) also known as the Contraction Stress Test (CST) is a specialized antenatal procedure used to assess fetal…
Performing an Antenatal Abdominal Examination and Palpation
Definition Abdominal Examination of a pregnant woman to determine the normalcy of fetal growth in relation to the gestational age, position of…
Preparing a Prenatal Patient for Ultrasound Examination
Description Ultrasound is the transmission of low energy, high frequency waves through a medium such as fluid or tissue. The echoes received…
Assisting with Amniocentesis
Definition Amniocentesis is the deliberate puncture of the amniotic sac per abdomen for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes. Description…
Admitting a client to Labor Room
Admitting a client to the labor room is a pivotal nursing responsibility that sets the tone for safe, respectful, and effective intrapartum…
Assisting with Induction of Labor
Induction of labor is the process of artificially stimulating uterine contractions before spontaneous labor begins, with the goal of achieving…
Performing Vaginal Examination for a patient in Labor
A vaginal examination is a clinical procedure used to assess the female reproductive organs, especially during pregnancy, labor, or when…
Performing Assessment of Mother in Intranatal Period
Performing an assessment of mother during the intranatal period—from the onset of labor until delivery—is essential for ensuring maternal and…
Conducting a Normal Vaginal Delivery
Definition Conducting or managing a normal vaginal delivery involves the hand maneuvers used to assist the baby’s birth, immediate care…
Placenta: Performing an examination
Definition A thorough inspection and examination of the placenta and membranes, soon after expulsion, for its completeness and normalcy.…
Episiotomy: Performing and Suturing
Definition Episiotomy is a surgically planned incision on the perineum and posterior vaginal wall performed during the second stage of labor…
Assisting with Forceps Delivery
Forceps delivery is a type of assisted vaginal birth where a healthcare provider uses a specialized instrument obstetrical forceps to guide…
Assisting with Ventouse Extraction
Ventouse extraction, also known as vacuum-assisted vaginal delivery, is a procedure used to assist the birth of a baby when labor is prolonged…
Dilatation and Curettage Procedure: Assisting
Dilatation and Curettage (D&C) is a minor surgical procedure used to remove tissue from the uterus. It’s both a diagnostic and therapeutic…
Measuring Uterine Involution
Uterine involution is the natural process by which the uterus returns to its pre-pregnancy size, shape, and position following childbirth. It…
Breastfeeding: management of common difficulties
There are many reasons why mothers stop breastfeeding or start with formula feed, even though they decide to breast exclusively. The reason…