prenatal - preceding birth, during the pregnancy prenatal period - a time of physical and psychologic preparation for birth and parenthood antepartum - occurring before birth (used interchangeably with prenatal) intrapartum - during labor or birth postpartum - after birth, 4-6 weeks first trimester - 1-13 weeks second trimester - 14-26 weeks third trimester - 27-40 weeks how many months is a pregnancy - 9 calendar months; 10 lunar months; 40 weeks gravida - woman who is pregnant; any p...

What information about caffeine in pregnancy does the nurse provide the prenatal class with? A. It causes vasoconstriction, which could keep the fetus from growing. B. Severe diuresis can leave you at risk for dehydration during pregnancy. C. Caffeine depresses your heart's ability to pump and function. D. It stays in your body twice as long as when you are not pregnant. ANS: A A physician diagnoses a total abruptio placenta, explains the situation to the client and leaves to arrange from...