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Chapter-15 Antenatal Care

BOOK TITLE: A Comprehensive Textbook of Midwifery and Gynecological Nursing

Author
1. Jacob Annamma
ISBN
9789350255575
DOI
10.5005/jp/books/11532_15
Edition
3/e
Publishing Year
2012
Pages
18
Author Affiliations
1. Bhagwan Mahaveer Jain College of Nursing, Bengaluru, India, St. Philomina’s College of Nursing, Mother Theresa Road, Bengaluru, College of Nursing, CMC Hospital, Vellore, Tamil Nadu;, LT College of Nursing, SNDT Womens’ University, Mumbai, Al-Sabah Hospital, Ministry of Public Health, Kuwait, Suburban Medical Center, Paramount, Southern California, USA, Graduate School for Nurses BNE, SIB, CMAI, Bhagwan Mahaveer Jain College of Nursing, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
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Abstract

Antenatal care is described in detail with the help of 18 well illustrated diagrams. Objectives of antenatal care, initial assessment of body systems, antenatal visit, Leopold’s maneuvers and nursing process for antenatal mothers are described comprehensively. History, general physical examination, pelvic examination, abdominal examination, different measurements and laboratory tests during pregnancy in regards to different gestational period are given in detail separately. 6 tables are included to facilitate learning. 5 learning objectives are given in the beginning of chapter for better understanding of the subject. 4 references are given at the end of chapter for further reading.

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