Hesi Maternal Newborn Health Study Notes Summarized Latest Update

HESI MATERNAL NEWBORN HEALTH STUDY NOTES SUMMARIZED LATEST UPDATE The Menstraul Cycle The menstrual phase varies in length in most women. Ovulation occurs approximately 14 days before the next menstrual cycle. To avoid pregnancy a woman should abstain from unprotected sexual intercourse during her fertile days. The most fertile days for pregnancy are the day before ovulation and the day of ovulation. The fertile period begins 4-5 days prior to ovulation and ends 24-48 hours after ovulation. A couple must avoid unprotected intercourse for several days before an anticipated ovulation and for 3 days after ovulation to prevent pregnancy because sperm can live in a womans body approximately 4 to 5 days and eggs live approximately 24-48 hours after being released. Some women do not realize they are pregnant because they experience implantation bleeding and spotting Antepartum Nursing Care Signs of healthy psychosocial maternal-fetal bonding include massaging the abdomen, nicknaming the fetus, and talking to the fetus in utero. For many women, battering (emotional or physical abuse) begins during pregnancy. Women should be assessed for abuse in private, away from the partner, by a nurse who is familiar with local resources and knows how to determine the safety of the