Pregnancy Related Concerns (Pre-During-Post Pregnancy) PDF

PREGNANCY RELATED CONCERN(Pre-During- Post Pregnancy) Objectives a. Identify and discuss the different pregnancy-related concerns, b. Analyze the effects of unplanned or planned pregnancy, and c. Explain the importance of healthy practices during the phases or s...

PREGNANCY RELATED CONCERN(Pre-During- Post Pregnancy) Objectives a. Identify and discuss the different pregnancy-related concerns, b. Analyze the effects of unplanned or planned pregnancy, and c. Explain the importance of healthy practices during the phases or stages of pregnancy. WORD SPLASH Pregnancy Morning Sickness Complications Discomfort Trimester Braxton Hicks Contraction Health Condition  Fertilization is a reproductive process where the genes of the father and mother merge to form a single cell; the new cell divides, then forms more cells. The ball of cells enters the uterus and attaches itself to the uterine wall. It is where the developing cells were attached and is called implantation.  Pregnancy is the time when a new cell is formed during fertilization, grows, and develops into a baby in the woman’s uterus. From the time that the ovum and the sperm cell unite until the end of the eight weeks, the developing human are called embryo. From the eight weeks until birth, the developing human is called the fetus. A normal pregnancy lasts until 38-40 weeks or 9 months. Teenage Pregnancy:Teenage pregnancies are unplanned and unwanted pregnancy that can cause emotional suffering or pain, possible health risks, and even death. This occurs in mothers who are too young and or immature to satisfactorily care for a child and even endangering the pregnancy of  Statistics:  Teenagers ages 15 and younger, faces a 60% higher risk of 1. death during pregnancy and childbirth than those ages of 20.  2. Babies born by teenage mothers are more likely to die during their first year  than babies born to older mothers  3. Infants born with low birth weight by teen mothers are twice more likely to have a risk of physical and mental defects as well as increased risk of dying.  During the critical first month of pregnancy, 70% of teen mothers get no medical care at all and 25% get no parental care at all. This situation is dangerous because a teenage mother may be able to conceive a baby, but her body is not quite ready for the stresses of pregnancy and childbirth. Thus, a higher risk of complications and infections occur during childbirth and more after-delivery.  Statistics:  5.Teenage mothers who even had good prenatal care are more likely to have premature labor and more likely to drop out of school, face deliver low birth-weight babies.  6. Most young mothers are a high risk of poverty, unemployment, and dependence on parents.  7. The high risk of breaking-up or separation can occur if they marry due to pregnancy. Look at each picture and spot their differences.  Changes in the Mother’s Body  During pregnancy, a woman’s body undergoes many changes. The mother’s uterus releases special hormones during implantation. These hormones are only released by the woman’s body during pregnancy. This hormone produced makes a pregnant woman nauseated, also known as “morning sickness” that usually last for 3 months. The same hormones enlarge the woman’s breast and prepare to produce milk.  The woman’s uterus stretches to hold a full-sized newborn baby over 9 months. Her abdomen stretches and gets larger.  She also experiences swelling of legs, restlessness, difficulty in sleeping, and irritability as the fetus gets larger. Most pregnant women feel uncomfortable or clumsy because of the changes that took place.  Nourishing the Baby  Almost everything that goes into the mother’s body enters her bloodstream and goes to the placenta. During pregnancy, the placenta grows in the woman’s uterus and allows nutrients, gases, and wastes to be exchanged between the mother and the fetus. From the mother’s membrane to the fetus, nutrients, fluids, and oxygen flows while carbon dioxide and waste products flow across the placenta from the fetus to the mother.  The fetus gets its nutrition from the food that mother’s take during pregnancy. The mother needs to eat healthy foods and take special vitamins to ensure the health of the fetus. Pregnant mothers must get regular medical check-ups to protect her health and the health of the growing fetus. Normal physical changes and symptoms throughout pregnancy Although they can range from mild to severe, the following conditions are common during pregnancy:  Fatigue Morning sickness  Sleep problems Breast changes  Heartburn Varicose veins  Changes in vaginal discharge Hair changes  Nosebleeds and bleeding gums Pelvic ache and hip pain  Hemorrhoids and constipation Back pain and sciatica  Stretch marks, itchiness, and other skin changes Leg cramps  Hand pain, numbness, or weakness (carpal tunnel syndrome) Phases of Pregnancy First Trimester - of pregnancy occurs from week 1 to week 12 and missed menstrual period will be yo menstrual period will be your first sign of pregnancy. Second Trimester - of pregnancy is from week 13 to week 27. In this period most women start to pregnant and begin to wear maternity clothes. The easiest part of pregnancy. Third Trimester - lasts from week 28 to birth. During this period most pregnant women have sleep problems and felt discomfort as their belly gets bigger.  Complications of Pregnancy SPECIAL CONDITION PREVENTION AND MANAGEMENT Nausea / Improper body weight Small frequent feedings instead of three large meals and high carbohydrates, low fat foods such as crackers and jelly and liquids should be taken between meals Toxemia proper nutrition Morning sickness iron and folic acid prescribed by the physician Anemia folic acid prescribed by the doctor Diabetes proper nutrition Constipation fluid intake, proper nutrition, and exercise  BIRTH - The passage of a baby from its mother’s uterus to the outside of her body  Labor is the process that lasts from the time contractions start until the delivery o the child and the placenta.  There are three distinct stages of labor:  1st Stage – Begins with the first contraction and lasts until the cervix has opened enough to allow the baby to pass through. Contraction happens every few minutes and lasts a minute.  2nd Stage – Starts when the cervix is completely open and lasts until the baby is delivered. During this period, contraction happens every 2- 3 minutes. After the baby is born, the doctor cuts the umbilical cord. Healthy babies breathe and cry almost immediately.  3rd Stage – This is the final stage of labor. It is when the placenta is delivered. In this stage, the mother’s uterine contractions push the placenta or “afterbirths” out of her body. At this time, the birth is completed.  In some cases, doctors must deliver a baby by a cesarian section (CS). The doctor surgically removes the baby and the placenta from the mother’s uterus. Cases like this happen when the mother is not capable of delivering   Mother’s role during and after pregnancy:  Avoid vices such as smoking and drinking alcoholic beverages.  Avoid stressful activities.  See to it that she gets the necessary pre-natal and post-natal check-up.  Do exercises like walking, yoga, etc.  Eat nutritious food.  Father’s role during and after the pregnancy of the wife:  See to it that the mother gets the necessary pre-natal and post-natal check- up.  He must take care of the mother and the baby.  He should see to it that the necessary immunizations as scheduled are strictly followed.  He should provide healthy diet meals for the mother and the child.   HOW TO TAKE CARE OF A PREGNANT WOMAN  Pregnant woman should be taken care of properly by doing the following: 1. Accompany a pregnant woman in a daily exercise for motivation. 2. Give fruits, vegetables, and lots of water. 3. Listening to music gives a pregnant woman as well as the baby in her womb relaxation. 4. Let her sleep on her left side. 5. Go together with a pregnant woman during check-ups. Read the situation carefully. Reflect on the focus questions. Write your answer in one short bond paper or A4  ALISA’S DILEMMA  Alisa is a 14-year-old girl who grew up in the province. When she was in grade eight, her aunt took her to Pasay to be a house helper in the morning and to study at night in the nearby public school. While studying, she fell in love with one of her classmates who is older than her. They got married and lived in the squatter area of Baclaran. She got pregnant but because her husband’s salary is below minimum wage she did not go to any clinic or hospital for prenatal check-up. She saved money for the coming of the baby. She gave birth in a public lying-in clinic to an underweight child with several health complications. Alisa and her husband got so scared about their child’s condition.  (SEE FOCUS QUESTION ON THE NEXT SLIDES)  Focus Questions  1. What re the related-pregnancy problems in the story?  2. What could have prevented the situation and the poor health condition of the child?  3. Are you in favor of teenage pregnancy? Support your answer.  4. What are the effects of early pregnancy?  5. What should you do if someone in your family got pregnant at your age? Why?