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Question
Discuss the menstrual cycle, and alterations that may affect the process of fertility and conception.
1. Define the structure and function of the placenta, its role in perfusion, and the maternal health risks to fetal well being
2. Develop a prenatal assessment including cultural diversity and the impact of lifestyle choices.
3. Recognize abnormal signs of pregnancy.
4. Identify tocolytic medications, use, dose, route and side effects that may impact compliance.
5. Research vitamins, minerals and supplements that have been identified in healthy fetal development.
6. Differentiate the risk of Type 1, Type 2, and Gestational Diabetes to the mother and fetal development and growth.
7. Identify signs and symptoms of hypertensive disease specific to pregnancy.
8. Differentiate normal from abnormal discomforts of pregnancy.