U2.1: What are the physiological changes of pregnancy? {Ans: -Reproductive: Uterine changes, amenorrhea, cervical, vaginal, ovarian changes (Fundus), breast changes -Systemic: Integumentary, Respiratory, temperature, skeletal -CV: Blood volume, iron needs, heart/BP, Peripheral blood flow, supine hypotension, blood constitution -GI: n&v, heartburn, constipation, hemorrhoids -Urinary: Fluid retention, Renal, Ureter & bladder function -Endocrine: placenta, pituitary, thyroid, parathroid, adrenal glands, pancreas. -Immune: competency decreases, IgG is decreased, increased WBC}U4.1: What is the psychological response of the mother during labour? {Ans: }U4.3: What medical interventions may be required during labour and delivery, and the appropriate nursing care? {Ans: }U4.2: What information regarding comfort measures to clients in about and their families should be documented and reported to the interdisciplinary team? {Ans: }U2.2: What are the components of the health history, physical examination and risk assessment associated with the first and subsequent prenatal visits? {Ans: -Baseline h&w -Baseline vitals -Urinalysis, Blood studies, TB, Ultrasound -Assessment of systems -Pelvic Exam -Fundal Palpation & Height (12w+) -Fetal heart sounds (12w+)}U4.2: What is the aetiology of pain during about and birth? {Ans: }