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Electrolytes

Electrolytes are minerals such as sodium, potassium, and magnesium that help regulate body fluids and support essential physiological functions.

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Emergency evaluation and hospital admission criteria

Emergency evaluation and hospital admission criteria

Why emergency evaluation is different in pregnancy Pregnancy alters blood volume, heart rate, respiratory mechanics, gastrointestinal function, and pain patterns. Those physiologic changes can make it harder to tell whether a symptom is benign or the early sign of a serious event. For example, nausea may be common in early pregnancy, but persistent vomiting with […]

Foods hydration supplements and what to avoid

Foods hydration supplements and what to avoid

Hydration around labor, birth, and early recovery Fluid needs are not identical throughout the perinatal period. In early labor, a person who is clinically well and permitted to drink may tolerate small, frequent amounts of water or other suitable fluids. As labor progresses, nausea, vomiting, sweating, rapid breathing, fever, or prolonged exertion can increase losses. […]