Group B Streptococcus
-Screen for this infection at 35-37 weeks.
-Causes preterm rupture of amniotic membranes, preterm labour, fetal
respiratory distress syndrome, fetal septicemia, and meningitis.
-Common bacteria carried in the intestines/ lower genital tract that can pass
from mother to fetus.
-S+S: fever, weak muscle tone, low body temp, difficulty feeding.
Calories recommended for pregnant women:
+300 during pregnancy, and +500 during lactation. The total daily calorie intake
for women is 1800 so +300 during pregnancy is 2100 calories daily.
How much sleep does a toddler need?
12 hours a day, it does not have to be at once and includes 2 naps/ quiet time
during the day.
Leading cause of injury/ death in toddlers:
1. Accidents
2. Structural Hazards (climbing onto furniture, out windows, into small places)
3. Toys (choking)
4. Drowning (patients at age 1-3 are at highest risk)
5. Burns
6. Poisoning
Newborns lose 5-10% of their weight 3-4 days after birth because of:
1. Withdrawal of hormones from mother.
2. Loss of extracellular fluid.
3. Passage of meconium (feces) and urine.
4. Limited food intake.
Red flags in infant development:
, 1. Unable to sit alone at 9 months
2. Unable to transfer objects from hand to hand by one year
3. Abnormal grasp/ pincer grasp by 15 months
4. Unable to walk alone by 18 months
5. Failure to speak recognizable words by age 2
Leading cause of injury/ death in school-age:
1. Unintentional injuries (sports injury, car accident)
2. Drowning
3. Burns
4. Firearms
5. Sports & Recreation
6. Bike/ Car accidents
How often/ and how do you know when to feed a newborn?
- Baby sucking on hands
- Lip smacking/ crying
- A baby is fed every 2-3 hours (8-12 a day)
TORCH
Group of tests used to screen newborns for : toxoplasmosis, rubella,
cytomegalovirus, herpes simplex, and HIV
Pre-schooler experiencing anxiety will:
Wet the bed at night.
What urinary system changes occur during pregnancy?
Decreased bladder capacity, ureters increase in size.
Foods pregnant women should avoid:
- Unpasteurized milk
- Deli meat/ hot dogs
- Seafood
- Undercooked meat
Stages of change:
-Screen for this infection at 35-37 weeks.
-Causes preterm rupture of amniotic membranes, preterm labour, fetal
respiratory distress syndrome, fetal septicemia, and meningitis.
-Common bacteria carried in the intestines/ lower genital tract that can pass
from mother to fetus.
-S+S: fever, weak muscle tone, low body temp, difficulty feeding.
Calories recommended for pregnant women:
+300 during pregnancy, and +500 during lactation. The total daily calorie intake
for women is 1800 so +300 during pregnancy is 2100 calories daily.
How much sleep does a toddler need?
12 hours a day, it does not have to be at once and includes 2 naps/ quiet time
during the day.
Leading cause of injury/ death in toddlers:
1. Accidents
2. Structural Hazards (climbing onto furniture, out windows, into small places)
3. Toys (choking)
4. Drowning (patients at age 1-3 are at highest risk)
5. Burns
6. Poisoning
Newborns lose 5-10% of their weight 3-4 days after birth because of:
1. Withdrawal of hormones from mother.
2. Loss of extracellular fluid.
3. Passage of meconium (feces) and urine.
4. Limited food intake.
Red flags in infant development:
, 1. Unable to sit alone at 9 months
2. Unable to transfer objects from hand to hand by one year
3. Abnormal grasp/ pincer grasp by 15 months
4. Unable to walk alone by 18 months
5. Failure to speak recognizable words by age 2
Leading cause of injury/ death in school-age:
1. Unintentional injuries (sports injury, car accident)
2. Drowning
3. Burns
4. Firearms
5. Sports & Recreation
6. Bike/ Car accidents
How often/ and how do you know when to feed a newborn?
- Baby sucking on hands
- Lip smacking/ crying
- A baby is fed every 2-3 hours (8-12 a day)
TORCH
Group of tests used to screen newborns for : toxoplasmosis, rubella,
cytomegalovirus, herpes simplex, and HIV
Pre-schooler experiencing anxiety will:
Wet the bed at night.
What urinary system changes occur during pregnancy?
Decreased bladder capacity, ureters increase in size.
Foods pregnant women should avoid:
- Unpasteurized milk
- Deli meat/ hot dogs
- Seafood
- Undercooked meat
Stages of change:
