, Maternal-Newborn Nursing Cheat Sheet: Pregnancy, Labor, and Postpartum Essentials
Section 1
Pregnancy Basics
Trimester Key Milestones Nursing Focus
First (0–13 wks) Organogenesis, Morning Folic acid, Prenatal education, Avoid
sickness teratogens
Second (14–27 Quickening, Anatomy scan Fundal height, Diabetes screening
wks) (24–28 wks)
Third (28–40 wks) Lung maturity, Fetal weight Kick counts, Group B Strep swab
gain (35–37 wks)
Warning Signs to Report
● Vaginal bleeding
● Severe headaches
● Decreased fetal movement
● Swelling of hands/face
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Section 1
Pregnancy Basics
Trimester Key Milestones Nursing Focus
First (0–13 wks) Organogenesis, Morning Folic acid, Prenatal education, Avoid
sickness teratogens
Second (14–27 Quickening, Anatomy scan Fundal height, Diabetes screening
wks) (24–28 wks)
Third (28–40 wks) Lung maturity, Fetal weight Kick counts, Group B Strep swab
gain (35–37 wks)
Warning Signs to Report
● Vaginal bleeding
● Severe headaches
● Decreased fetal movement
● Swelling of hands/face
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