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LESSON 6
PRENATAL CARE DURING PREGNANCY

6-1. INTRODUCTION

The prenatal period is a preparatory time for the mother to prepare herself both physically and psychologically. It is a time of immense anxiety, excitement, and learning. The best way to ensure the health of both the expectant mother and her infant is through early and attentive prenatal care. Close supervision will allow health care professionals to identify and possibly treat maternal disorders that may have been preexistent or developed during the pregnancy. This lesson will include what occurs during the prenatal visits.

LESSON OBJECTIVES
After completing this lesson, you should be able to:

6-1. Identify terms and definitions that are related to prenatal care.

6-2. Identify the objectives of prenatal care.

6-3. Identify descriptive statements referring to the initial prenatal visit.

6-4. Identify activities performed by the nurse during the patient's prenatal visit.

6-5. Identify instructions given to the mother during her first prenatal visit.

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