Maternal-Newborn: Week 5 Review – Pregnancy Complications: Assessment & Management

This Week 5 review covers a wide range of complications that can arise during pregnancy, with a focus on assessment, medical and nursing management, and discharge teaching. Guided by Professor Ureno’s materials, we’ll review high-risk concerns like preterm labor, PROM, chorioamnionitis, incompetent cervix, and multiple gestations. You’ll also get an overview of complex conditions such as hyperemesis gravidarum, cholestasis, hypertensive disorders (including preeclampsia and HELLP), diabetes, placenta abnormalities, and infections like STIs, TORCH, and Group B Strep. Medications like magnesium sulfate, corticosteroids, and insulin are discussed alongside nursing priorities and client education. This is your one-stop review for managing maternal complications and ensuring safe outcomes for both patient and baby.