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What are the 4 principles of midwifery care?
(1) continuity of care (2) informed choice (3) shared decision making (4) choice of birth
place
What is the midwifery philosophy of pregnancy?
It is a normal event in a woman's life
What is the psychological preparation of a person to help relieve fear and anxiety
regarding an anticipated development or event expected to be stressful?
Anticipatory guidance
What is a collaborative process that allows patients and their providers to make
healthcare decisions together, taking into account the best scientific evidence
available, as well as the patient's values and preferences?
Shared decision making
Is any culture monolithic?
No
What is the most common type of medical visit?
Prenatal visits
What are the 6 themes of prenatal care?
(1) early and continuing risks (2) health promotion (3) medical and psychosocial
interventions (4) standard documentation (5) expanding objectives to include the health
,of the childbearing family through the year following birth (6) recommendation for future
research
What are the 3 basic components of prenatal care?
(1) initial and continuing risk assessment (2) health promotion (3) medical and
psychosocial intervention and follow-up
What are 3 components of CenteringPregnancy?
(1) Health Care (2) Interactive Learning (3) Community Building
What training must providers attend to be able to do CenteringPregnancy?
Centering Healthcare Institute
What is an important component of pregnancy dating?
Menstrual history
How many prenatal visits do women normally have?
10-14
From 4 weeks to 28 weeks gestation, how often would you schedule a prenatal
visit?
Every 4 weeks
From 28 to 36 weeks gestation, how often would you schedule a prenatal visit?
Every 2 weeks
From 36 weeks gestation to birth, how often would you schedule a prenatal visit?
Every week
What are 6 themes of prenatal care?
(1) the direction of communication between the provider and patient (2) a predominant
focus on the physical versus psychological needs (3) the increasing attentiveness to risk
, (4) additive expectations for prenatal care (5) lack of broad health promotion focus (6)
inconsistent endorsement of component parts of prenatal care (7) lack of attention to
prenatal education
What normally ends up getting excluded during prenatal care visits?
Psychological aspects and education
What are the major goals of the first prenatal visit?
(1) determine the health of mother and fetus (2) determine gestational age and EDB (3)
initiate plan for continuing care (4) establish relationship
How can a midwife appear competent during the first prenatal visit?
(1) thorough (2) relevant/pertinent (3) knowledgeable (4) appearance matters
How can a midwife appear caring during the first prenatal visit?
(1) listening (2) eye contact (3) relationship building
During the first OB visit, what is one of the most important parts?
Subjective data gathering (history)
What is lack of prenatal care associated with?
(1) Low birth weight (2) prematurity
What are the risks factors for receiving little prenatal care?
Women who are younger than 20 and/or who are of non-Hispanic black, American
Indian, or Alaskan native
What is considered a barometer for the public's health?
Infant mortality
Women who attend their prenatal visit after the first trimester of after 12 weeks
gestation are considered what?