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definition of antenatal care |
the care of the mother and her unborn abby/babies during pregnancy |
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advantages= |
1. builds up a good relationship with the health carers 2. moniters growth and development of the baby 3. regular testing to detect possible problems 4. helps prepare mother both physically and mentally for the birth 5. moniters health 6. opportunities to meet other pregnant mothers 7. info to make good decisions 8. classes teach how to cope and care with baby |
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three types of antenatal care: |
independent midwives: during, at and after the birth, fully qualified, not on nhs, charge fee Shared care: gp and midwife, appointments at both places Community led midwife care: gp only involved if there is a complication, at gp surgery or health centre |
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Antenatal visits: |
Booking visit- 8th week once a month 28-30 weeks every two weeks 31-36 weeks weekly 37+ |
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midwifes role in booking appointment: |
calculates EDD tests urine and blood pressure organises first scan takes a blood sample height and weight medical/family medical history |
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midwife's role during pregnancy: |
1. mainly responsable for runing antenatal clinics 2. carries out booking appointements 3. routine tests and moniters health 4. advice and support 5. helps draw up birth plan with mother |
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midwife role during labour and birth: |
1. deliver at home or hospital 2. encourages, tells when to push 3. may give requested pain rlief 4. apgar 5. checks mother eg) for bleeding |
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midwives role after birth: |
1. post-natal ward 2. checks both of their general health 3. visits within first 10 days 4. gives help and advice |
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pregnancy notes (hand- held notes) |
a- more info can be written in detail, all info kept within one booklet, women has access to all info d- if lost can not be replaced |
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give three specialists involved in the care and explain what it is they do |
dietician- advices on nutrition an gives advice on any special diet or need obstetrician- specialises in the care of women during pregnancy and birth, will deliver baby if there is complications health visitor- first sees baby 10 days after birth, encourages the mother to bring the baby to the child health clinic |
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antenatal classes: |
prepares for pregnancy chance to meet new couples ask questions in an informal atmosphere advice and info |
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what should be included in a birth plan: |
prefered method of pain relief birth partner who holds the baby first what will happen if a c-section is needed positions to give birth in views on induction |
