Introduction

Development

Administration

Table of Contents

Universal Body Substance Precautions

Lesson 1, Reproductive Anatomy and Physiology.

Section I. The Female Reproductive system

1-1. General

1-2. Terms and Definitions

1-3. Internal Female Organs

1-4. External Female Genitalia

1-5. Blood Supply

1-6. Facts about the Menstrual Cycle

1-7. Ovulation

1-8. Menopause

Section II. The Male Reproductive System

1-9. General

1-10. Male Reproductive Organs

1-11. Spermatogenesis (Sperm Formation)

1-12. Process of Testosterone Production

Exercises

Solutions

Lesson 2, Embryology and Fetal Development.

2-1. General

2-2. Principles of Fertilization (Conception)

2-3. Process of Implantation

2-4. Sex Determination

2-5. Placental Development

2-6. Functions of the Placenta

2-7. Fetal Membranes

2-8. Fetal Growth and Development

2-9. Duration of Pregnancy

2-10. Assessing Fetal Maturity and Well-Being

2-11. Components of Fetal Circulation

2-12. Changes Continue in Circulation after Birth

2-13. Principles of Fetal Immunology

2-14. Multi-Fetal Pregnancies

2-15. Closing

Exercises

Solutions

Lesson 3, Diagnosis of Pregnancy.

3-1. General

3-2. Definitions

3-3. Parity/Gravidity

3-4. Presumptive Signs and Symptoms of Pregnancy

3-5. Probable Signs of Pregnancy

3-6. Positive Signs of Pregnancy

3-7. Tests Utilized to Determine Pregnancy

Exercises

Solutions

Lesson 4, Psychologic Needs During Pregnancy.

4-1. General

4-2. Emotional Reactions Experienced by a Newly Pregnant Patient

4-3. Factors that may Influence the Extent of these Reactions

4-4. First Trimester of Pregnancy

4-5. Characteristics of Second Trimester of Pregnancy

4-6. Psychological Characteristics of the Pregnant Patient During the Third Trimester of Pregnancy

4-7. Adjustments of Fathers during Pregnancy

4-8. Single Mothers

4-9. Factors Influencing the role of the Unwed Father

4-10. Factors Affecting the Parents of the Unwed Mother and Father

4-11. Special Needs of Siblings

Exercises

Solutions

Lesson 5, Physiologic Changes During Pregnancy.

5-1. General

5-2. Changes of the Reproductive System During Pregnancy

5-3. Changes of the Skin During Pregnancy

5-4. Changes of the Breasts

5-5. Changes of the Circulatory System During Pregnancy

5-6. Changes of the Respiratory System During Pregnancy

5-7. Changes of Body Temperature During Pregnancy

5-8. Changes of the Urinary System During Pregnancy

5-9. Changes of the Skeletal System During Pregnancy

5-10. Changes of the Gastrointestinal System During Pregnancy

5-11. Changes of Selected Glands of the Endocrine System During Pregnancy

5-12. Changes in Body Weight During Pregnancy

Exercises

Solutions

Lesson 6, Prenatal Care During Pregnancy.

6-1. General

6-2. Terms and Definitions

6-3. Principles of Prenatal Care

6-4. Initial Prenatal Visit

6-5. Basic Patient Teaching Considerations for the Expectant Mother on the First Prenatal Visit with Reinforcement on each Subsequent Visit

Exercises

Solutions

Lesson 7, Personal Hygiene and Care During Pregnancy.

7-1. General

7-2. Personal Hygiene During Pregnancy

7-3. Activity Modifications During Pregnancy

7-4. Prenatal Exercises

Exercises

Solutions

Lesson 8, Minor Discomforts of Pregnancy.

8-1. General

8-2. Discomforts Related to the Gastrointestinal System

8.3. Discomforts Related to the Musculoskeletal System

8.4. Discomforts Related to the Cardiovascular System

8.5. Discomforts Related to the Respiratory System

8.6. Discomforts Related to the Reproductive System

8.7. Discomforts Related to the Urinary System

Exercises

Solutions

Lesson 9, Patient Education During Pregnancy.

9-1. General

9-2. Types of Education for Prenatal Patients Preparing for Parenthood

9-3. Layette Planning

9-4. Principles of Proper Nutrition

9-5. Cravings During Pregnancy

9-6. Obesity

9-7. Teratogens

9-8. Preparation for Labor and Delivery

Exercises

Solutions

Lesson 10, Fetal Positions and Adaptations.

10-1. General

10-2. Key Terms Related to Fetal Positions

10-3. Fetal Adaptations (or the Mechanism of Labor)

10-4. Closing

Exercises

Solutions

Glossary