Gestational Hypertension: Hypertension in Antenatal Care
Course Overview
Hypertension during pregnancy is increasingly common and poses serious health risks for the mother and fetus. Rising cases of hypertensive disorders like pre-eclampsia and eclampsia highlight the need for specialized care. This course provides essential knowledge on the types, care, and treatment of hypertension in pregnancy, equipping healthcare providers with the ability to improve patient outcomes.
Learning Outcomes
Upon the completion of this course, the learner should be able to:
- Recognize the prevalence and epidemiological trends of gestational hypertension.
- Recognize genetic, environmental, and lifestyle factors that increase the risk of gestational hypertension.
- Identify pre-existing conditions that predispose individuals to gestational hypertension
- .Distinguish gestational diabetes from other hypertensive disorders in pregnancy.
- Identify the severity and clinical presentation of gestational diabetes.
- Recognize the underlying pathophysiological mechanisms contributing to the development of gestational hypertension.
- Identify routine prenatal monitoring protocols, including blood pressure measurements and laboratory tests.
- Identify potential maternal and fetal complications associated with gestational hypertension.
- Generate non-pharmacologic intervention plans, including dietary, physical activity, and stress management recommendations.
- Manage antihypertensive medications, ensuring safety and efficacy for both mother and fetus.
About the Author/Presenter
Kelly LaMonica DNP, MSN, RNC-OB, EFM completed her Doctor of Nursing Practice at Grand Canyon University in 2019. She received her MSN at the University of Phoenix in 2011. Dr. LaMonica is a member of the Association of Women’s Health, Obstetric, and Neonatal Nursing (AWHONN). She is certified in Inpatient Obstetrics and Electronic Fetal Monitoring. Dr. LaMonica is a Labor and Delivery Nurse Manager for 3 years and was a Perinatal Risk Nurse for the previous 8 years and was a labor and delivery nurse for 7 years prior to that.
Audience/Accreditations and Approvals
TRC Healthcare/ NetCE
In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by TRC Healthcare/ NetCE. TRC Healthcare/NetCE is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
This course is designed for the following healthcare professions (select your profession for details):
Nursing, Physician
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