Pregnancy The period from conception to delivery when a fetus develops in a woman’s uterus/womb • It takes 9 months in human beings and the season in normally divided into 3 trimesters for the sake of care • The period is bombarded with changes that bring about special needs for the mother and family • The level of intension for the pregnancy spells the probability of the best possible outcomes

A profession is an occupational group with a set of attitudes, behaviors, or both. A profession requires advanced specialized training and the professionals must meet specified criteria. A Professional Nurse This is a person who has successfully undergone a prescribed nurse training program has passed a licensing examination and has been registered by the regulatory body, in our context the Nursing Council of Kenya.

Schizophrenia, which has a genetic association is characterized by hallucinations, paranoia, delusions, speech abnormalities, and emotional problems. • Mania, with its associated bipolar illness is characterized by periods of extreme overactivity, aggression and excitement

The period after delivery of the baby and placenta upto 6 weeks postnatally. During this time, a number of physiological and psychological changes take place. 1. Lactation is established 2. The relationship between mother and baby begins 3. The mother recovers from the stresses of pregnancy and delivery 4. The reproductive organs return to their non gravid state 5. All physiological changes that occur in pregnancy are reversed.

Respectful Maternity Care (RMC) is an approach that; Focuses on the interpersonal aspect of maternity care. Emphasizes the fundamental rights of the mother, newborn and families, including protecting the mother and the baby Recognizes that all childbearing women need and deserve respectful care and protection of the women’s right to choice and preferences

These are a class of medications that are used as antidepressants. They work by increasing levels of serotonin, which is a neurotransmitter in the brain. SSRIs are prescribed to treat various mental health conditions that includes major depressive disorder, anxiety disorders, obsessive compulsive disorder and panic disorders. Some commonly prescribed SSRIs include fluoxetine(Prozac), sertraline(Zoloft), paroxetine(paxil).

The sulfonamides, or sulfa drugs, are synthetic antimicrobial drugs that are pharmacologically used as broad spectrum for the treatment of bacterial infections. • Sulfonamides include sulfadiazine, sulfamethoxazole, sulfasalazine and cotrimoxazole. • Cotrimoxazole is a combination drug that contains sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim, another antibacterial drug.

The third stage (3rd stage) of labour is the period from the birth of the baby through to expulsion of the placenta and membranes and ends with the control of bleeding

Definition: topical agents are those substances, which are applied to body surface including applications within the mucous membranes of body cavities • These are the compounds that act locally with skin or mucous membrane mainly by mechanical or physical manner. • Use of topical agents for treatment of dermatologic disorders is not only convenient but also minimizes systemic adverse effects

Wong's Essentials of Pediatric Nursing has been a leading book in pediatric nursing since it was first published almost 40 years ago. This kind of support places immense accountability and responsibility on us to earn your future endorsement with each new edition. So, with your encouragement and constructive comments, we offer this extensive revision, the tenth edition of Wong's Essentials of Pediatric Nursing. This tenth edition continues the legacy of Donna Wong and David Wilson; our beloved colleagues. We hold dear their contributions and memories of their pursuit of excellence in all they did for the Wong textbooks.