Problem
• Understands specific nutritional requirements of the pregnant woman including the different requirements of the pregnant obese, underweight or adolescent woman.
1) Describe common pregnancy tests in use and pathophysiologic basis for same.
2) List signs and symptoms of pregnancy, presumptive, probable, and positive.
3) Describe gravidity and parity using the 4-digit and 5-digit system.
4) Identify the maternal hormones produced during pregnancy and their target organs, with their effect on pregnancy.
5) Describe the special procedures/tests in use during pregnancy and their purpose, ie, Alphafetoprotein, GTT, ultrasound, amniocentesis, biophysical profile,
6) Describes common discomforts of pregnancy.
• Understands specific nutritional requirements of the pregnant woman including the different requirements of the pregnant adolescent.
1) Lists physical warning signs during pregnancy.