Obstetric and Gynecological Nursing - The Carter Center

Clinical Observation
Height; - 150 cm or less needs special care.
Weight:- The average weight gain during pregnancy is about
12-14 kg in the first trimester a woman should gain o.4 kg per
month and in the second and third trimester she should gain
0.4 kg per week. It is Concedred as excessive if it is more
than 3 kg a month during the second and third trimester; it is
lessthan normal if it is less than 1 kg per month during the
second and third trimester. Women who are under weigth
coming in to pregnancy should gain more weigth than the
average (0.5 kg per month or week rather than 0.4 kg). And
may gains lessthan average (0.3 kg). Sudden increase in
weight that suggests fliud retention or a loss of weight tht
suggests illness should be carefully evaluated at prenatal
visits.
Blood pressure: - Checked and recorded at each visit,
Physical Examination:-
Appearance: - The hair of a healthy woman is shining and
glossy, her eyes bright and clear,
Face: - Oedema, sign of anaemia
Neck - Swollen glands
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