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MATERNAL AND CHILD HEALTH NURSING NURSING MNEMONICS 3 TIPS CAUSES OF ABDOMINAL PAIN DURING PREGNANCY "LARA CROFT" L LABOR Labor contractions usually cause discomfort ora dull ache in a pregnant woman's back and lower abdomen, along with pressure in the pelvis. ABRUPTIO PLACENTA A The premature separation of placenta from the uterus and typically presents with bleeding, uterine contractions, and fetal distress. Puts mother and fetus in serious danger if left untreated. RUPTURE (ECTOPIC/UTERINE) Ruptured ectopic pregnancy often results in internal bleeding and intense abdominal pain. Rupture of the uterus results in bleeding, rupture of the amniotic sac; it is a serious emergency. ABORTION (SPONTANEOUS) ‘Spontaneous abortion (a.k.a. miscarriage) is the unintentional expulsion of an embryo or fetus before the 24th week of gestation; manifests with abdominal cramps and vaginal bleeding. CHOLESTASIS Cholestasis is the impairment of bile flow from the liver that can trigger intense itching and abdominal pain. It poses no risk for the mother but can be dangerous for the developing baby. R RECTUS SHEATH HEMATOMA it isa rare hematoma within the rectus sheath that produces a painful, tender swelling that can mimic an intraperitoneal mass with features ofan acute abdomen. So FIBROIDS F Fibroids are benign tumors that originate in the uterus and are composed of the same smooth muscle fibers as the % myometrium; usually poses no problems during pregnancy. TORSION OF THE UTERUS itis the rotation of mote than 45 degrees around the long axis of the uterus: manifests with severe abdominal pain, tense uterus, and fetal distress. it may be due to structural abnormalities in the pelvis. LEARN MORE: ABDOMINAL PAIN DURING PREGNANCY Intermittent abdominal discomfort or pain is a common pregnancy complaint. While itself may present to be harmless, it can also be a sign of a serious problem. There can be many causes for abdominal pain especially during pregnancy, remember the nursing mnemonic “LARA CROFT" to remind you. FB.com/nursestabe niirseslabs... {222 SEE ALL MNEMONICS AND TIPS AT: -Mursestate http://nurseslabs.com/mnemonics FOR ALL YOUR NURSING NEEDS pinterest.com/rursestabs 
