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Psychological Support During Pregnancy

When providing health teachings to pregnant women, priorities should include: 1. Educating women about the most common physical, mood, and energy level changes during pregnancy. 2. Informing women about when to seek medical attention for issues like heavy bleeding or vision problems. 3. Teaching coping strategies for common discomforts like morning sickness, back pain, and heartburn. The partner of a pregnant woman can support her by being understanding of changes, helping with tasks, encouraging a healthy lifestyle, listening, and providing emotional support through mood swings and worry during the pregnancy.

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Psychological Support During Pregnancy

When providing health teachings to pregnant women, priorities should include: 1. Educating women about the most common physical, mood, and energy level changes during pregnancy. 2. Informing women about when to seek medical attention for issues like heavy bleeding or vision problems. 3. Teaching coping strategies for common discomforts like morning sickness, back pain, and heartburn. The partner of a pregnant woman can support her by being understanding of changes, helping with tasks, encouraging a healthy lifestyle, listening, and providing emotional support through mood swings and worry during the pregnancy.

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Name: Aileen Reign Malonzo Performance Task # 7

BSN 2-Y1-4

During pregnancy, physiologic and psychological changes occurs:

1. State the importance of providing pregnant women information about these normal
changes.

It is important to provide pregnant women with information on normal changes during


pregnancy for several reasons. First, to alleviate their anxiety and tension. Pregnancy can be a
time for great excitement and anticipation, but it can also be a period of uncertainty and fear.
Knowing what to expect can help pregnant women feel more in control and reduce their stress
levels. Second is to promote decision-making. Pregnant women must be able to make informed
decisions regarding their own and their baby's care. Knowing what to expect during pregnancy
can help individuals ask informed questions at prenatal appointments and make decisions
regarding diet, exercise, and lifestyle. Lastly, to identify potential problems early on. Some of the
changes that occur during pregnancy may be indicators of future issues. Knowing what changes
are normal allows pregnant women to recognize potential concerns earlier and seek appropriate
care.

2. What should be your priority in providing your health teachings with regards to this
changes during pregnancy?

When providing health teachings to pregnant women about normal changes during
pregnancy, it is important to prioritize:

(a) education about the most common changes

 such as Changes in physical appearance, mood, and energy levels are examples of this.

(b) information about when to seek medical attention, and

 Some changes, such as heavy bleeding, cramps, or hazy vision, may indicate a more
serious condition. It is critical to teach pregnant women when they should seek medical
assistance for these or other issues.

(c) strategies for coping with common discomforts.

 Morning sickness, back pain, and heartburn are all common side effects of pregnancy.
Teaching pregnant women coping skills for these discomforts can make them feel better
and allow them to enjoy their pregnancy more.

3. What is the role of the partner of a pregnant woman in coping with these changes?

The partner of a pregnant woman can play a supportive role in helping her cope with the changes
that occur during pregnancy. The following are some ways that partners can support their
pregnant partners:
(a) Always be understanding and supportive
 Pregnancy can be stressful for both the pregnant lady and her husband. It is critical for
partners to be understanding of and supportive of their partner's changes.

(b) Help with practical tasks


 Some regular tasks can be difficult to complete when pregnant. Cooking, cleaning, and
running errands are all duties that partners can assist with.

(c) Encourage pregnant partner to have a healthy lifestyle


 Partners can urge their pregnant partners to consume nutritious diet, exercise regularly,
and sleep well.

(d) Listen and offer advices to pregnant partners


 Pregnant women may have many questions and concerns. Partners can offer guidance
and assistance to their partners by listening to them.

(e) Be their emotional support


 Partners can also assist their pregnant partners in coping with the emotional changes that
occur during pregnancy. Mood swings, worry, and tension are examples of these
alterations. Partners can assist by being patient and understanding, as well as providing
emotional support.

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