Maternity Nursing

In obstetrics medications are used to support pregnancy, manage labor, and treat complications. Introduction to Obstetrics Medications A…

Noninvasive fetal electrocardiography monitoring is a technique carried out during antenatal period or labor to measure the fetal heart rate…

Definition Postnatal assessment and examination of the mother refers to observing and noting her physical, physiological, and emotional…

Definition Providing perineal care also known as peri-care is a fundamental nursing procedure that involves cleansing the genital and anal…

Definition Inserting an intrauterine contraceptive device (IUCD)—commonly known as an IUD—is a clinical procedure performed by trained…

Explore IUCD contraception: a nurse-supported, long-acting reversible method that prevents pregnancy by altering uterine conditions. Copper…

Definition Bakri balloon insertion is a procedure used for temporary control or reduction of postpartum hemorrhage when conservative…

The immediate postoperative period covers the first 24 hours after surgery and includes the time in which the patient remains in the post…

Definition Exercises are done by patients who have undergone mastectomy or surgical removal of one or both breasts to avoid possible movement…

Performing a Nonstress Test (NST) is a safe, noninvasive procedure used during pregnancy to assess fetal well-being, particularly the baby’s…

The Oxytocin Challenge Test (OCT) also known as the Contraction Stress Test (CST) is a specialized antenatal procedure used to assess fetal…

Definition Abdominal Examination of a pregnant woman to determine the normalcy of fetal growth in relation to the gestational age, position of…

Teaching antenatal exercises is a vital part of prenatal care that empowers pregnant individuals to adapt to physical changes, reduce…

Description Ultrasound is the transmission of low energy, high frequency waves through a medium such as fluid or tissue. The echoes received…

Definition Amniocentesis is the deliberate puncture of the amniotic sac per abdomen for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes. Description…

Admitting a client to the labor room is a pivotal nursing responsibility that sets the tone for safe, respectful, and effective intrapartum…

Induction of labor is the process of artificially stimulating uterine contractions before spontaneous labor begins, with the goal of achieving…

A vaginal examination is a clinical procedure used to assess the female reproductive organs, especially during pregnancy, labor, or when…

Performing an assessment of mother during the intranatal period—from the onset of labor until delivery—is essential for ensuring maternal and…

Definition Conducting or managing a normal vaginal delivery involves the hand maneuvers used to assist the baby’s birth, immediate care…

Definition A thorough inspection and examination of the placenta and membranes, soon after expulsion, for its completeness and normalcy.…

Definition Episiotomy is a surgically planned incision on the perineum and posterior vaginal wall performed during the second stage of labor…

Forceps delivery is a type of assisted vaginal birth where a healthcare provider uses a specialized instrument obstetrical forceps to guide…

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 (D&C) is a minor surgical procedure used to remove tissue from the uterus. It’s both a diagnostic and therapeutic…

Uterine involution is the natural process by which the uterus returns to its pre-pregnancy size, shape, and position following childbirth. It…

There are many reasons why mothers stop breastfeeding or start with formula feed, even though they decide to breast exclusively. The reason…