.
Nursing Care of Childbearing
Families
, When complications arise, perinatal
morbidity and mortality risks increase
Some complications are anticipated, when
mother is identified as high risk
Others are unexpected or unforeseen
, Preterm labor and birth
Preterm labor: cervical changes and uterine
contractions occurring between 20 and 37
weeks of pregnancy
Preterm birth: any birth that occurs before
completion of 37 weeks of pregnancy
Approximately 12% of all live births
, Two categories
Spontaneous
Preterm labor
Preterm premature rupture of membranes
(PPROM)
Cervical insufficiency
Amnionitis
Indicated
A means to resolve maternal or fetal risk related
to continuing the pregnancy
Nursing Care of Childbearing
Families
, When complications arise, perinatal
morbidity and mortality risks increase
Some complications are anticipated, when
mother is identified as high risk
Others are unexpected or unforeseen
, Preterm labor and birth
Preterm labor: cervical changes and uterine
contractions occurring between 20 and 37
weeks of pregnancy
Preterm birth: any birth that occurs before
completion of 37 weeks of pregnancy
Approximately 12% of all live births
, Two categories
Spontaneous
Preterm labor
Preterm premature rupture of membranes
(PPROM)
Cervical insufficiency
Amnionitis
Indicated
A means to resolve maternal or fetal risk related
to continuing the pregnancy
