Intrapartum care for women with multiple pregnancy.
Intrapartum management of multiple pregnancy presents many challenges for obstetric nurses. Optimal care often is complicated by prematurity, low and very low birth weights, and the unique circumstances of the delivery of multiple neonates. Higher perinatal mortality for multiple pregnancies continues to complicate delivery outcome. Nurses need special knowledge and skills to provide care for women with a variety of high-risk conditions in rapidly changing situations.
Department of Medical Education, Spartanburg Regional Medical Center, SC 29303, USA.
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Ellings
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Newman
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Bowers
D036861:Delivery, Obstetric / Q000451:nursing; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007745:Labor Onset; D010343:Patient Admission; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D011247:Pregnancy; D011272:Pregnancy, Multiple