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Obstetric and Gynecological Nursing - The Carter Center

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Management during labour<br />

<strong>The</strong> nurse/midwife should remain with the mother throughout<br />

the course of labour. Preeclampsia can suddenly worsen at<br />

any time <strong>and</strong> it is essential to document the presence of<br />

oedema, the blood pressure, <strong>and</strong> urinary out put. Positioning<br />

the mother on her left side will prevent supine hypo tension.<br />

Care of the bladder is essential <strong>and</strong> the mother should be<br />

encouraged to void urine regularly.<br />

When the second stage commences the obstetrician <strong>and</strong><br />

pediatrician should be notified. <strong>The</strong> latter will be present at the<br />

delivery in case the baby requires resuscitation.<br />

Occasionally a short second stage is prescribed <strong>and</strong> in this<br />

instance the obstetrician will perform a forceps (vacuum)<br />

delivery.<br />

Care after delivery<br />

<strong>The</strong> blood pressure will be recorded after delivery <strong>and</strong> at least<br />

4-hourly for 24 hours. If protein uria has been present the<br />

urine should be tested once or twice daily until it is clear <strong>and</strong><br />

urinary out put should be recorded.<br />

Postnatal care will be as need strict follow up especially first<br />

24-48 hours.<br />

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