Nursing Management of Depressive Disorder or Depression What is Depression or Depressive Disorder? A mental or physical condition characterized by insomnia, anorexia, irritability, emotionalization, impaired concentration and suicidal tendency is termed as depression. It is an affective disorder which is characterized by feelings of overwhelming sadness or lack of enjoyment, sometimes with anxiety and irritability…
Third Trimester of Pregnancy: Symptoms, Concerns and Advice What is the Third Trimester? Pregnancy lasts for about 40 weeks. The weeks are grouped into three trimesters. The third trimester includes weeks 28 through 40 of a pregnancy. The third trimester can be both physically and emotionally challenging for a pregnant woman. e baby is considered…
Depression or Depressive Disorder: Types, Symptoms and Causes What is Depression or Depressive Disorder? A mental or physical condition characterized by insomnia, anorexia, irritability, emotionalization, impaired concentration and suicidal tendency is termed as depression. It is an affective disorder which is characterized by feelings of overwhelming sadness or lack of enjoyment, sometimes with anxiety and…
Second Trimester of Pregnancy: Symptoms, Concerns and Advice What is Second Trimester? A pregnancy lasts for about 40 weeks. The weeks are grouped into three trimesters. The second trimester includes weeks 13 through 27 of a pregnancy. In the second trimester, the baby grows larger and stronger and many women begin showing a larger belly….
First Trimester of Pregnancy: Symptoms, Concerns and Advice What is First Trimester? A pregnancy lasts for about 40 weeks. The weeks are grouped into three trimesters. The first trimester is the time in between fertilization of the egg by the sperm (conception) and week 12 of a pregnancy. A woman’s body goes through many changes…
Classification of Newborn Baby or Child or Neon Who is Newborn Baby or Neonate? A newborn infant, or neonate, is a child under 28 days of age. During these first 28 days of life, the child is at highest risk of dying. It is thus crucial that appropriate feeding and care are provided during this…
Pregnant Women History Taking Process in First Antenatal Visit How to Take History of Pregnant Women During First Antenatal Visit? Taking a comprehensive pregnant women history at the first antenatal visit is an important role of the midwife; there are many areas of information to find out, as per these headings: A. Family history Ask…
Tips for Pregnant Mother During Antenatal Visit (First, Second, Third Trimester) Importance of Antenatal care: Antenatal care is the care you get from health professionals during your pregnancy. It’s sometimes called pregnancy care or maternity care. Antenatal care is an umbrella term for the care of pregnant women until the child is born and is…
What is Placenta Examination? Pathological examination of the placenta is performed for fetal, maternal, and placental indications. The purposes are to identify fetal or maternal disease, to provide prognosis for the current and future pregnancies, to evaluate the effect of maternal disease on the pregnancy, and for legal considerations. Importance of Placenta Examination: It is…
Roles and Responsibilities of Nurse Midwife in Newborn Care Who is Newborn Baby or Neonate? A newborn infant, or neonate, is a child under 28 days of age. During these first 28 days of life, the child is at highest risk of dying. Newborn define as a product of conception with signs of life, between…
