Prenatal Complications I

Core Competencies Covered

  • Maternal medical complications during pregnancy
  • Hypertensive disorders
  • Gestational diabetes
  • Anemia
  • Infection and sexually transmitted infections
  • Thyroid and endocrine disorders
  • Hyperemesis
  • Mental-health concerns
  • Substance exposure
  • Risk assessment, consultation, and referral

Skills Introduced, Practiced & Initially Verified

  • Differentiate normal variation from abnormal findings
  • Recognize signs and symptoms of common prenatal complications
  • Interpret relevant clinical findings
  • Develop appropriate monitoring considerations
  • Determine when consultation, referral, or transfer is indicated
  • Provide evidence-informed client education

Professional Standards Alignment
MEAC/NARM: 3.16–3.17, 3.32–3.34, 3.54–3.55
Additional Alignment: MANA risk-assessment, prenatal-complication, consultation, and referral competencies
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