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Maternal & Child Health

Pregnancy, Labor & Delivery, Newborn Care & Pediatric Nursing

Fetal Development Milestones

WeekDevelopmentClinical Significance
4 weeksHeart begins to beatCritical period for heart defects
8 weeksAll organs present, embryo becomes fetusEnd of embryonic period
12 weeksSex distinguishable, FHT by DopplerGenetic testing possible
16-20 weeksQuickening (mother feels movement)Amniocentesis can be done
24 weeksViability (can survive with support)Age of viability
28 weeksEyes open, surfactant productionLess risk of RDS
40 weeksFull termExpected delivery date

APGAR Score

Assessed at 1 minute and 5 minutes after birth

Sign012
A - Appearance (Color)Blue/pale all overBody pink, extremities blueCompletely pink
P - PulseAbsent<100 bpm>100 bpm
G - Grimace (Reflex)No responseGrimaceCry, cough, sneeze
A - Activity (Tone)LimpSome flexionActive movement
R - RespirationAbsentSlow, irregularGood, crying

Interpretation

7-10: Normal4-6: Needs assistance0-3: Immediate resuscitation

Stages of Labor

Stage 1: Cervical Dilation (Longest)

  • Latent Phase: 0-3 cm, mild contractions, may last 8-10 hrs (nullipara)
  • Active Phase: 4-7 cm, stronger contractions every 3-5 min
  • Transition Phase: 8-10 cm, intense contractions, urge to push

Stage 2: Expulsion

From complete dilation to delivery of baby. Mother pushes with contractions. Duration: 30 min - 2 hrs.

Stage 3: Placental Delivery

Delivery of placenta. Usually 5-30 minutes. Signs: gush of blood, cord lengthening, uterus rises.

Stage 4: Recovery

First 1-2 hours after delivery. Monitor for hemorrhage (boggy uterus). Check fundus, lochia, vital signs q15min.

Newborn Assessment

Normal Newborn Vital Signs

  • Heart Rate: 120-160 bpm
  • Respiratory: 30-60/min
  • Temperature: 36.5-37.5°C
  • Weight: 2,500-4,000g (5.5-8.8 lbs)

Newborn Reflexes

  • Moro: Startle reflex (disappears 4-6 mo)
  • Rooting: Turn toward touch on cheek
  • Sucking: Suck when object in mouth
  • Grasp: Grip finger placed in palm
  • Babinski: Toes fan out when sole stroked

Immediate Newborn Care

  • Dry and stimulate
  • Clear airway if needed
  • Clamp and cut cord
  • Assess APGAR at 1 and 5 minutes
  • Eye prophylaxis (erythromycin)
  • Vitamin K injection (prevent bleeding)
  • Maintain warmth (skin-to-skin)
  • Initiate breastfeeding within 1 hour

Philippine Immunization Schedule

AgeVaccine
At birthBCG, Hepatitis B (HB1)
6 weeksPentavalent (DPT-HepB-Hib) 1, OPV 1, PCV 1
10 weeksPentavalent 2, OPV 2, PCV 2
14 weeksPentavalent 3, OPV 3, PCV 3, IPV
9 monthsMMR 1
12 monthsMMR 2