Maternity Nursing

Maternity - Postpartum, part 5: Postpartum Hemorrhage, Endometritis, Mastitis, Mental Health Concerns - LevelUpRN

Maternity - Postpartum, part 5: Postpartum Hemorrhage, Endometritis, Mastitis, Mental Health Concerns

Meris Shuwarger BSN, RN, CEN, TCRN

The postpartum complications of postpartum hemorrhage, endometritis, mastitis, and potential mental health concerns.

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Maternity - Postpartum, part 5: Postpartum Hemorrhage, Endometritis, Mastitis, Mental Health Concerns

Meris Shuwarger BSN, RN, CEN, TCRN

The postpartum complications of postpartum hemorrhage, endometritis, mastitis, and potential mental health concerns.

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Maternity - Postpartum, part 4: Changes, Deep Vein Thrombosis, Pulmonary Embolism - LevelUpRN

Maternity - Postpartum, part 4: Changes, Deep Vein Thrombosis, Pulmonary Embolism

Meris Shuwarger BSN, RN, CEN, TCRN

Cardiovascular changes of the postpartum patient. In addition, the potential postpartum complications of deep vein thrombosis (DVT), and pulmonary embolism (PE).

Maternity - Postpartum, part 4: Changes, Deep Vein Thrombosis, Pulmonary Embolism

Meris Shuwarger BSN, RN, CEN, TCRN

Cardiovascular changes of the postpartum patient. In addition, the potential postpartum complications of deep vein thrombosis (DVT), and pulmonary embolism (PE).

Maternity - Postpartum, part 3: Maternal Role Attainment, Parental-Infant Bonding, Sibling Adaptation - LevelUpRN

Maternity - Postpartum, part 3: Maternal Role Attainment, Parental-Infant Bonding, Sibling Adaptation

Meris Shuwarger BSN, RN, CEN, TCRN

The three phases of maternal role attainment, signs of optimal and impaired parental-infant bonding, parental teaching related to sibling adaptation, and patient teaching on sexual intercourse in the postpartum period.

Maternity - Postpartum, part 3: Maternal Role Attainment, Parental-Infant Bonding, Sibling Adaptation

Meris Shuwarger BSN, RN, CEN, TCRN

The three phases of maternal role attainment, signs of optimal and impaired parental-infant bonding, parental teaching related to sibling adaptation, and patient teaching on sexual intercourse in the postpartum period.

Maternity - Postpartum, part 2: Perineal and Breast Care, Postpartum Immunizations - LevelUpRN

Maternity - Postpartum, part 2: Perineal and Breast Care, Postpartum Immunizations

Meris Shuwarger BSN, RN, CEN, TCRN

Patient teaching of postpartum perineal and breast care, along with postpartum immunizations which may be provided to the mother prior to discharge.

Maternity - Postpartum, part 2: Perineal and Breast Care, Postpartum Immunizations

Meris Shuwarger BSN, RN, CEN, TCRN

Patient teaching of postpartum perineal and breast care, along with postpartum immunizations which may be provided to the mother prior to discharge.

Maternity - Postpartum, part 1: Assessment of Fundus and Lochia - LevelUpRN

Maternity - Postpartum, part 1: Assessment of Fundus and Lochia

Meris Shuwarger BSN, RN, CEN, TCRN

How to assess the fundus and a postpartum patient's lochia, including nursing care and patient teaching along with expected and abnormal findings.

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Maternity - Postpartum, part 1: Assessment of Fundus and Lochia

Meris Shuwarger BSN, RN, CEN, TCRN

How to assess the fundus and a postpartum patient's lochia, including nursing care and patient teaching along with expected and abnormal findings.

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Maternity - Newborn, part 8: Circumcision, Bathing and Cord Care, Crib Safety, Safe Sleep, Car Seat Safety - LevelUpRN

Maternity - Newborn, part 8: Circumcision, Bathing and Cord Care, Crib Safety, Safe Sleep, Car Seat Safety

Meris Shuwarger BSN, RN, CEN, TCRN

Nursing care and parental teaching related to circumcision, bathing and umbilical cord care, crib safety and safe sleep, and car seat safety for newborns.

Maternity - Newborn, part 8: Circumcision, Bathing and Cord Care, Crib Safety, Safe Sleep, Car Seat Safety

Meris Shuwarger BSN, RN, CEN, TCRN

Nursing care and parental teaching related to circumcision, bathing and umbilical cord care, crib safety and safe sleep, and car seat safety for newborns.

Maternity - Newborn, part 7: Infant Nutrition, Breastfeeding and Formula Feeding Best Practices - LevelUpRN

Maternity - Newborn, part 7: Infant Nutrition, Breastfeeding and Formula Feeding Best Practices

Meris Shuwarger BSN, RN, CEN, TCRN

Concerns related to infant nutrition, including weight loss, hunger cues, patient teaching related to breastfeeding, and the do's and don'ts of breastmilk storage and formula feeding.

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Maternity - Newborn, part 7: Infant Nutrition, Breastfeeding and Formula Feeding Best Practices

Meris Shuwarger BSN, RN, CEN, TCRN

Concerns related to infant nutrition, including weight loss, hunger cues, patient teaching related to breastfeeding, and the do's and don'ts of breastmilk storage and formula feeding.

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Maternity - Newborn, part 6: Preterm and Postmature Infants, Meconium Aspiration Syndrome - LevelUpRN

Maternity - Newborn, part 6: Preterm and Postmature Infants, Meconium Aspiration Syndrome

Meris Shuwarger BSN, RN, CEN, TCRN

Considerations related to preterm infants and postmature infants. The pathophysiology, risk factors, signs and symptoms, complications, and nursing care of meconium aspiration syndrome.

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Maternity - Newborn, part 6: Preterm and Postmature Infants, Meconium Aspiration Syndrome

Meris Shuwarger BSN, RN, CEN, TCRN

Considerations related to preterm infants and postmature infants. The pathophysiology, risk factors, signs and symptoms, complications, and nursing care of meconium aspiration syndrome.

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Maternity - Newborn, part 5: Hyperbilirubinemia - Symptoms, Treatment, Phototherapy, and Nursing Care - LevelUpRN

Maternity - Newborn, part 5: Hyperbilirubinemia - Symptoms, Treatment, Phototherapy, and Nursing Care

Meris Shuwarger BSN, RN, CEN, TCRN

The pathophysiology, signs and symptoms, treatment, complications, nursing care, and parental teaching of hyperbilirubinemia. The nursing care associated with phototherapy to treat hyperbilirubinemia.

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Maternity - Newborn, part 5: Hyperbilirubinemia - Symptoms, Treatment, Phototherapy, and Nursing Care

Meris Shuwarger BSN, RN, CEN, TCRN

The pathophysiology, signs and symptoms, treatment, complications, nursing care, and parental teaching of hyperbilirubinemia. The nursing care associated with phototherapy to treat hyperbilirubinemia.

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Maternity - Newborn, part 4: NAS, Hypoglycemia, Macrosomia, Sepsis Neonatorum, Necrotizing Enterocolitis - LevelUpRN

Maternity - Newborn, part 4: NAS, Hypoglycemia, Macrosomia, Sepsis Neonatorum, Necrotizing Enterocolitis

Meris Shuwarger BSN, RN, CEN, TCRN

Neonatal abstinence syndrome (NAS), hypoglycemia, the macrosomic infant, sepsis neonatorum, and necrotizing enterocolitis.

Maternity - Newborn, part 4: NAS, Hypoglycemia, Macrosomia, Sepsis Neonatorum, Necrotizing Enterocolitis

Meris Shuwarger BSN, RN, CEN, TCRN

Neonatal abstinence syndrome (NAS), hypoglycemia, the macrosomic infant, sepsis neonatorum, and necrotizing enterocolitis.

Maternity - Newborn, part 3: Infant Reflexes, Heel Stick, Lab Tests and Prophylacticat Birth - LevelUpRN

Maternity - Newborn, part 3: Infant Reflexes, Heel Stick, Lab Tests and Prophylacticat Birth

Meris Shuwarger BSN, RN, CEN, TCRN

Primitive reflexes present at birth (e.g., Moro/startle, walking/stepping, rooting, sucking, palmar grasp, Tonic neck reflex, plantar grasp, and Babinski), the heel stick procedure, lab tests at birth, and prophylactic medications...

Maternity - Newborn, part 3: Infant Reflexes, Heel Stick, Lab Tests and Prophylacticat Birth

Meris Shuwarger BSN, RN, CEN, TCRN

Primitive reflexes present at birth (e.g., Moro/startle, walking/stepping, rooting, sucking, palmar grasp, Tonic neck reflex, plantar grasp, and Babinski), the heel stick procedure, lab tests at birth, and prophylactic medications...

Maternity - Newborn, part 2: Expected and Abnormal Findings of Newborn Assessment - LevelUpRN

Maternity - Newborn, part 2: Expected and Abnormal Findings of Newborn Assessment

Meris Shuwarger BSN, RN, CEN, TCRN

Expected findings, abnormal findings, and normal variations of the infant's skin, head, face, clavicles, umbilical cord, and hips.

Maternity - Newborn, part 2: Expected and Abnormal Findings of Newborn Assessment

Meris Shuwarger BSN, RN, CEN, TCRN

Expected findings, abnormal findings, and normal variations of the infant's skin, head, face, clavicles, umbilical cord, and hips.

Maternity - Newborn, part 1: APGAR Scoring, Vital Signs, New Ballard Scale, Thermoregulation, Height/Weight - LevelUpRN

Maternity - Newborn, part 1: APGAR Scoring, Vital Signs, New Ballard Scale, Thermoregulation, Height/Weight

Meris Shuwarger BSN, RN, CEN, TCRN

The components and scoring of the APGAR score, normal newborn vital signs, the components of the neuromuscular and physical maturity assessments of the New Ballard scale, thermoregulation in the infant,...

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Maternity - Newborn, part 1: APGAR Scoring, Vital Signs, New Ballard Scale, Thermoregulation, Height/Weight

Meris Shuwarger BSN, RN, CEN, TCRN

The components and scoring of the APGAR score, normal newborn vital signs, the components of the neuromuscular and physical maturity assessments of the New Ballard scale, thermoregulation in the infant,...

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Maternity - L&D, part 7: External Cephalic Version, Bishop Score, Labor Induction/Augmentation - LevelUpRN

Maternity - L&D, part 7: External Cephalic Version, Bishop Score, Labor Induction/Augmentation

Meris Shuwarger BSN, RN, CEN, TCRN

In this video the procedure, complications, and nursing care for an external cephalic version. The components and scoring of the Bishop Score. Additionally, types of labor induction (cervical ripening, amniotomy,...

Maternity - L&D, part 7: External Cephalic Version, Bishop Score, Labor Induction/Augmentation

Meris Shuwarger BSN, RN, CEN, TCRN

In this video the procedure, complications, and nursing care for an external cephalic version. The components and scoring of the Bishop Score. Additionally, types of labor induction (cervical ripening, amniotomy,...

Maternity - L&D, part 10: Uterine Rupture, Amniotic Fluid Embolism, Precipitous Labor - LevelUpRN

Maternity - L&D, part 10: Uterine Rupture, Amniotic Fluid Embolism, Precipitous Labor

Meris Shuwarger BSN, RN, CEN, TCRN

The risk factors, signs and symptoms, complications, and nursing care for uterine rupture, amniotic fluid embolism, and precipitous labor.

Maternity - L&D, part 10: Uterine Rupture, Amniotic Fluid Embolism, Precipitous Labor

Meris Shuwarger BSN, RN, CEN, TCRN

The risk factors, signs and symptoms, complications, and nursing care for uterine rupture, amniotic fluid embolism, and precipitous labor.

Maternity - L&D, part 9: Labor Dystocia, Prolapsed Umbilical Cord, Cesarean Section - LevelUpRN

Maternity - L&D, part 9: Labor Dystocia, Prolapsed Umbilical Cord, Cesarean Section

Meris Shuwarger BSN, RN, CEN, TCRN

The risk factors, signs and symptoms, and nursing care for labor dystocia, prolapsed umbilical cord, and cesarean section (c-section) birth.

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Maternity - L&D, part 9: Labor Dystocia, Prolapsed Umbilical Cord, Cesarean Section

Meris Shuwarger BSN, RN, CEN, TCRN

The risk factors, signs and symptoms, and nursing care for labor dystocia, prolapsed umbilical cord, and cesarean section (c-section) birth.

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Maternity - L&D, part 8: Vacuum/Forceps Assisted Delivery, Premature Rupture of Membranes, Preterm Labor - LevelUpRN

Maternity - L&D, part 8: Vacuum/Forceps Assisted Delivery, Premature Rupture of Membranes, Preterm Labor

Meris Shuwarger BSN, RN, CEN, TCRN

The indications, complications, and nursing care for vacuum-assisted delivery (VAD) and forceps-assisted delivery (FAD). Additionally, the risk factors, signs and symptoms, diagnostics, treatment, complication, nursing care, and patient teaching for...

Maternity - L&D, part 8: Vacuum/Forceps Assisted Delivery, Premature Rupture of Membranes, Preterm Labor

Meris Shuwarger BSN, RN, CEN, TCRN

The indications, complications, and nursing care for vacuum-assisted delivery (VAD) and forceps-assisted delivery (FAD). Additionally, the risk factors, signs and symptoms, diagnostics, treatment, complication, nursing care, and patient teaching for...

Maternity - L&D, part 6: Fetal Heart Rate Patterns - Normal and Abnormal Findings, VEAL CHOP - LevelUpRN

Maternity - L&D, part 6: Fetal Heart Rate Patterns - Normal and Abnormal Findings, VEAL CHOP

Meris Shuwarger BSN, RN, CEN, TCRN

The normal and abnormal fetal heart rate patterns, including causes and nursing interventions to take for each.

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Maternity - L&D, part 6: Fetal Heart Rate Patterns - Normal and Abnormal Findings, VEAL CHOP

Meris Shuwarger BSN, RN, CEN, TCRN

The normal and abnormal fetal heart rate patterns, including causes and nursing interventions to take for each.

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Maternity - L&D, part 5: Fetal Assessment: Leopold Maneuvers, Fetal Heart Rate Monitoring - LevelUpRN

Maternity - L&D, part 5: Fetal Assessment: Leopold Maneuvers, Fetal Heart Rate Monitoring

Meris Shuwarger BSN, RN, CEN, TCRN

Learn all about Leopold maneuvers along with external and internal fetal heart rate monitoring.

Maternity - L&D, part 5: Fetal Assessment: Leopold Maneuvers, Fetal Heart Rate Monitoring

Meris Shuwarger BSN, RN, CEN, TCRN

Learn all about Leopold maneuvers along with external and internal fetal heart rate monitoring.

Maternity - L&D, part 4: Pain Management During Labor, Regional Anesthesia - LevelUpRN

Maternity - L&D, part 4: Pain Management During Labor, Regional Anesthesia

Meris Shuwarger BSN, RN, CEN, TCRN

Learn all about pain management during labor, including non-pharmacological measures, pharmacological options, and regional anesthesia (epidural and spinal blocks).

Maternity - L&D, part 4: Pain Management During Labor, Regional Anesthesia

Meris Shuwarger BSN, RN, CEN, TCRN

Learn all about pain management during labor, including non-pharmacological measures, pharmacological options, and regional anesthesia (epidural and spinal blocks).

Maternity - L&D, part 3: Stages of Labor, Effacement vs. Dilation - LevelUpRN

Maternity - L&D, part 3: Stages of Labor, Effacement vs. Dilation

Meris Shuwarger BSN, RN, CEN, TCRN

Learn all about the stages of labor and the difference between dilation and effacement.

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Maternity - L&D, part 3: Stages of Labor, Effacement vs. Dilation

Meris Shuwarger BSN, RN, CEN, TCRN

Learn all about the stages of labor and the difference between dilation and effacement.

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Maternity - L&D, part 2: Factors Affecting Labor, Fetal Position, Fetal Station - LevelUpRN

Maternity - L&D, part 2: Factors Affecting Labor, Fetal Position, Fetal Station

Meris Shuwarger BSN, RN, CEN, TCRN

Learn all about the factors affecting labor, fetal position, and fetal station.

Maternity - L&D, part 2: Factors Affecting Labor, Fetal Position, Fetal Station

Meris Shuwarger BSN, RN, CEN, TCRN

Learn all about the factors affecting labor, fetal position, and fetal station.

Maternity - L&D, part 1: Physiologic Changes before Labor, True vs. False Labor - LevelUpRN

Maternity - L&D, part 1: Physiologic Changes before Labor, True vs. False Labor

Meris Shuwarger BSN, RN, CEN, TCRN

Learn all about physiologic changes of labor and the difference between true and false labor.

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Maternity - L&D, part 1: Physiologic Changes before Labor, True vs. False Labor

Meris Shuwarger BSN, RN, CEN, TCRN

Learn all about physiologic changes of labor and the difference between true and false labor.

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Maternity - Pregnancy, part 12: Complications: Preeclampsia, HELLP Syndrome, Amniotic Fluid Abnormalities - LevelUpRN

Maternity - Pregnancy, part 12: Complications: Preeclampsia, HELLP Syndrome, Amniotic Fluid Abnormalities

Meris Shuwarger BSN, RN, CEN, TCRN

Complications of pregnancy, including hypertensive disorders (gestational hypertension, preeclampsia, eclampsia, and HELLP syndrome), group B streptococcus (GBS), and amniotic fluid abnormalities (polyhydramnios, oligohydramnios, and chorioamnionitis).

Maternity - Pregnancy, part 12: Complications: Preeclampsia, HELLP Syndrome, Amniotic Fluid Abnormalities

Meris Shuwarger BSN, RN, CEN, TCRN

Complications of pregnancy, including hypertensive disorders (gestational hypertension, preeclampsia, eclampsia, and HELLP syndrome), group B streptococcus (GBS), and amniotic fluid abnormalities (polyhydramnios, oligohydramnios, and chorioamnionitis).

Maternity - Pregnancy, part 11: Complications: Cervical Insufficiency, Placenta Previa, Abruptio Placenta - LevelUpRN

Maternity - Pregnancy, part 11: Complications: Cervical Insufficiency, Placenta Previa, Abruptio Placenta

Meris Shuwarger BSN, RN, CEN, TCRN

Complications of pregnancy including cervical insufficiency, placenta previa, and abruptio placenta.

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Maternity - Pregnancy, part 11: Complications: Cervical Insufficiency, Placenta Previa, Abruptio Placenta

Meris Shuwarger BSN, RN, CEN, TCRN

Complications of pregnancy including cervical insufficiency, placenta previa, and abruptio placenta.

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Maternity - Pregnancy, part 10: Complications: Gestational Diabetes Mellitus - LevelUpRN

Maternity - Pregnancy, part 10: Complications: Gestational Diabetes Mellitus

Meris Shuwarger BSN, RN, CEN, TCRN

Gestational diabetes, an important complication of pregnancy.

Maternity - Pregnancy, part 10: Complications: Gestational Diabetes Mellitus

Meris Shuwarger BSN, RN, CEN, TCRN

Gestational diabetes, an important complication of pregnancy.

Maternity - Pregnancy, part 9: Complications: Hyperemesis Gravidarum, Candidiasis, Anemia, UTI - LevelUpRN

Maternity - Pregnancy, part 9: Complications: Hyperemesis Gravidarum, Candidiasis, Anemia, UTI

Meris Shuwarger BSN, RN, CEN, TCRN

Complications of pregnancy including hyperemesis gravidarum (HG), candidiasis, iron-deficiency anemia, and urinary tract infection (UTI).

Maternity - Pregnancy, part 9: Complications: Hyperemesis Gravidarum, Candidiasis, Anemia, UTI

Meris Shuwarger BSN, RN, CEN, TCRN

Complications of pregnancy including hyperemesis gravidarum (HG), candidiasis, iron-deficiency anemia, and urinary tract infection (UTI).

Maternity - Pregnancy, part 8: Complications: TORCH Infections, Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, HIV/AIDS - LevelUpRN

Maternity - Pregnancy, part 8: Complications: TORCH Infections, Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, HIV/AIDS

Meris Shuwarger BSN, RN, CEN, TCRN

Complications of pregnancy, including TORCH infections and sexually transmitted infections such as chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, trichomoniasis, and HIV/AIDS.

Maternity - Pregnancy, part 8: Complications: TORCH Infections, Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, HIV/AIDS

Meris Shuwarger BSN, RN, CEN, TCRN

Complications of pregnancy, including TORCH infections and sexually transmitted infections such as chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, trichomoniasis, and HIV/AIDS.

Maternity - Pregnancy, part 7: Complications: Miscarriage, Hydatidiform Mole, Ectopic Pregnancy - LevelUpRN

Maternity - Pregnancy, part 7: Complications: Miscarriage, Hydatidiform Mole, Ectopic Pregnancy

Meris Shuwarger BSN, RN, CEN, TCRN

Complications of pregnancy, including miscarriage, hydatidiform mole, and ectopic pregnancies.

Maternity - Pregnancy, part 7: Complications: Miscarriage, Hydatidiform Mole, Ectopic Pregnancy

Meris Shuwarger BSN, RN, CEN, TCRN

Complications of pregnancy, including miscarriage, hydatidiform mole, and ectopic pregnancies.

Maternity - Pregnancy, part 6: Diagnostics: Nonstress Test, Biophysical Profile, Contraction Stress Test - LevelUpRN

Maternity - Pregnancy, part 6: Diagnostics: Nonstress Test, Biophysical Profile, Contraction Stress Test

Meris Shuwarger BSN, RN, CEN, TCRN

Diagnostic procedures in pregnancy, including nonstress tests (NST), biophysical profile (BPP), and contraction stress tests (CST).

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Maternity - Pregnancy, part 6: Diagnostics: Nonstress Test, Biophysical Profile, Contraction Stress Test

Meris Shuwarger BSN, RN, CEN, TCRN

Diagnostic procedures in pregnancy, including nonstress tests (NST), biophysical profile (BPP), and contraction stress tests (CST).

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Maternity - Pregnancy, part 5: Diagnostics: Ultrasound, Chorionic Villus Sampling, Amniocentesis - LevelUpRN

Maternity - Pregnancy, part 5: Diagnostics: Ultrasound, Chorionic Villus Sampling, Amniocentesis

Meris Shuwarger BSN, RN, CEN, TCRN

Types of diagnostic testing in pregnancy, including ultrasound, chorionic villus sampling (CVS), and amniocentesis.

Maternity - Pregnancy, part 5: Diagnostics: Ultrasound, Chorionic Villus Sampling, Amniocentesis

Meris Shuwarger BSN, RN, CEN, TCRN

Types of diagnostic testing in pregnancy, including ultrasound, chorionic villus sampling (CVS), and amniocentesis.

Maternity - Pregnancy, part 4: Maternal Teaching: Nutrition/Weight Gain, Warning Signs, Unpleasant Side Effects - LevelUpRN

Maternity - Pregnancy, part 4: Maternal Teaching: Nutrition/Weight Gain, Warning Signs, Unpleasant Side Effects

Meris Shuwarger BSN, RN, CEN, TCRN

Maternal teaching for pregnancy, including nutrition and weight gain guidance, things to avoid in pregnancy, warning signs of complications, and unpleasant side effects of pregnancy.

Maternity - Pregnancy, part 4: Maternal Teaching: Nutrition/Weight Gain, Warning Signs, Unpleasant Side Effects

Meris Shuwarger BSN, RN, CEN, TCRN

Maternal teaching for pregnancy, including nutrition and weight gain guidance, things to avoid in pregnancy, warning signs of complications, and unpleasant side effects of pregnancy.

Maternity - Pregnancy, part 3: GTPAL, Naegele's Rule, and Prenatal Labs/Diagnostics - LevelUpRN

Maternity - Pregnancy, part 3: GTPAL, Naegele's Rule, and Prenatal Labs/Diagnostics

Meris Shuwarger BSN, RN, CEN, TCRN

GTPAL, Nagele's rule, and prenatal labs and diagnostics.

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Maternity - Pregnancy, part 3: GTPAL, Naegele's Rule, and Prenatal Labs/Diagnostics

Meris Shuwarger BSN, RN, CEN, TCRN

GTPAL, Nagele's rule, and prenatal labs and diagnostics.

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Maternity - Pregnancy, part 2: Prenatal Care: 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Trimester Visits - LevelUpRN

Maternity - Pregnancy, part 2: Prenatal Care: 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Trimester Visits

Meris Shuwarger BSN, RN, CEN, TCRN

What happens at OBGYN visits during the first, second, and third trimesters of pregnancy.

Maternity - Pregnancy, part 2: Prenatal Care: 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Trimester Visits

Meris Shuwarger BSN, RN, CEN, TCRN

What happens at OBGYN visits during the first, second, and third trimesters of pregnancy.

Maternity - Pregnancy, part 1: Signs and Physiologic Changes of Pregnancy - LevelUpRN

Maternity - Pregnancy, part 1: Signs and Physiologic Changes of Pregnancy

Meris Shuwarger BSN, RN, CEN, TCRN

Signs of pregnancy and physiologic changes during pregnancy.

Maternity - Pregnancy, part 1: Signs and Physiologic Changes of Pregnancy

Meris Shuwarger BSN, RN, CEN, TCRN

Signs of pregnancy and physiologic changes during pregnancy.

Maternity - Preconception, part 3: Permanent Sterilization and Infertility - LevelUpRN

Maternity - Preconception, part 3: Permanent Sterilization and Infertility

Meris Shuwarger BSN, RN, CEN, TCRN

Learn about tubal ligation and vasectomy; plus the risk factors, diagnostics, and treatment of infertility.

Maternity - Preconception, part 3: Permanent Sterilization and Infertility

Meris Shuwarger BSN, RN, CEN, TCRN

Learn about tubal ligation and vasectomy; plus the risk factors, diagnostics, and treatment of infertility.

Maternity - Preconception, part 2: Hormonal Methods of Contraception - LevelUpRN

Maternity - Preconception, part 2: Hormonal Methods of Contraception

Meris Shuwarger BSN, RN, CEN, TCRN

Oral contraceptives, medroxyprogesterone (Depo-Provera), transdermal patch, vaginal ring, subdermal implant, intrauterine device (IUD). Includes the side effects, contraindications, and patient teaching.

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Maternity - Preconception, part 2: Hormonal Methods of Contraception

Meris Shuwarger BSN, RN, CEN, TCRN

Oral contraceptives, medroxyprogesterone (Depo-Provera), transdermal patch, vaginal ring, subdermal implant, intrauterine device (IUD). Includes the side effects, contraindications, and patient teaching.

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Maternity - Preconception, part 1: Behavioral and Barrier Methods of Contraception - LevelUpRN

Maternity - Preconception, part 1: Behavioral and Barrier Methods of Contraception

Meris Shuwarger BSN, RN, CEN, TCRN

Learn about the behavioral and barrier methods of contraception: abstinence, withdrawal, natural family planning, diaphragms, and condoms!

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Maternity - Preconception, part 1: Behavioral and Barrier Methods of Contraception

Meris Shuwarger BSN, RN, CEN, TCRN

Learn about the behavioral and barrier methods of contraception: abstinence, withdrawal, natural family planning, diaphragms, and condoms!

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