Obstetrics Exam Review: Prenatal Care, Pregnancy Complications & Labor for Physician Assistants
Obstetrics Exam Review: Prenatal Care, Pregnancy Complications & Labor for Physician Assistants Sharpen your obstetric clinical knowledge with this podcast-style summary from A Comprehensive Review for the Certification and Recertification Examinations for Physician Assistants by Claire Babcock O'Connell and Thea Cogan-Drew. This review covers everything from prenatal care to high-risk pregnancy, labor, and postpartum complications—an essential resource for physician assistants preparing for certification exams and clinical success. Watch the summary above and subscribe to Last Minute Lecture for more high-yield exam prep and medical study guides. Routine Prenatal Care Initial Prenatal Visit: Review of obstetric history, subjective symptoms (amenorrhea, nausea), and objective signs (Chadwick sign, uterine growth). Estimate due date using Nägele's Rule. Subsequent Visits: Monitor weight, blood pressure, fetal movement, fundal height, and heart tones. Addr...