Teaching
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Nutrition
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Increased iron needs
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Protein
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Decrease sodium
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Encourage normal weight gain
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Rest is critical
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Medications
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Avoid Infections
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Frequent prenatal visits
Sleep 8-10 hours/day and frequent rest periods during the day
Take cardiac meds as prescribed
Heperan for coag problems
Abx for the prevention of rhuematic fever
Visit q 2 weeks 1rst ½ pg
Especially important at 28-30 weeks!!
Then q week