Learn Nursing 101

In this episode, we dive into Chapter 16 of the Maternal-Newborn textbook, covering one of the most important transitions for new families—discharge planning and parent education. From the fundamentals of breastfeeding and formula feeding to newborn hygiene, safety, and signs of illness, we break down the core skills and knowledge parents need to confidently care for their newborn at home. You’ll also learn how cultural values can shape infant care, how to address common teaching challenges, and how to support families through this critical adjustment period. Whether you’re preparing for exams or clinicals, this episode will reinforce key teaching points and nursing interventions you’ll use in real-world postpartum care.

In this episode, we break down Chapter 13 from the Maternal-Newborn nursing content, focusing on the essential assessments and care required for a healthy newborn in the immediate postpartum period. We’ll walk through APGAR scoring, vital signs, physical examination components, reflexes, expected findings, and priority nursing interventions right after birth. This episode also touches on thermoregulation, initial feeding readiness, and common newborn procedures like vitamin K and erythromycin administration. Whether you’re prepping for exams or clinical practice, this is a foundational chapter you’ll definitely want to know inside and out.

In this episode, we dive into the critical components of postpartum care covered in Chapter 12. You’ll get a clear breakdown of how to assess and support a client during the first six weeks after delivery, from monitoring uterine involution and lochia flow to preventing hemorrhage and infection. We’ll also talk about perineal care, breast changes, pain management, and the importance of discharge education. Whether you’re reviewing for an exam or prepping for clinicals, this episode walks through the key systems and nursing actions you need to know for confident postpartum care.

This episode dives into the core content from Chapters 6, 8, and 9 of your Maternal-Newborn course. We’ll walk through antenatal testing, the five P’s of labor, all four stages of childbirth, and key nursing responsibilities before, during, and after delivery. We’ll also decode fetal monitoring—including how to recognize accelerations, early and late decelerations, and when to act. If you’re reviewing for exams or brushing up on intrapartum care, this is your go-to breakdown for week two.

In this episode of the Maternal-Newborn series, we break down Chapter 9, which focuses on nursing care throughout the stages of labor and birth. You’ll review the onset of labor, the four stages, pain management options, and how nurses assess maternal and fetal well-being during each phase. We’ll also go over admission procedures, Leopold maneuvers, sterile vaginal exams, and what to expect during delivery. Whether you’re headed into OB clinical or reviewing for exams, this episode will guide you through what happens from the first contraction to delivery.

In this Maternal-Newborn episode, we break down Chapter 8, which focuses on evaluating fetal well-being during labor and birth. You’ll learn how to assess fetal heart rate patterns, identify reassuring vs. nonreassuring signs, and interpret the implications of decelerations, accelerations, and variability. We’ll also review intrauterine resuscitation techniques and nursing interventions to promote safe labor outcomes. This is a must-listen for anyone preparing for OB clinicals or needing a solid review of fetal monitoring.

In this episode of the Maternal-Newborn series, we dive into Chapter 6, which focuses on antepartal testing and how nurses evaluate fetal health during pregnancy. You’ll learn about screening and diagnostic tools like ultrasounds, biophysical profiles, nonstress tests, contraction stress tests, and amniocentesis. We’ll also cover indications for high-risk monitoring and how to interpret and explain results to patients. Whether you’re in OB clinicals or preparing for exams, this episode connects nursing responsibilities to real-world decisions in prenatal care.

This special Week 1 review episode wraps up the most important content from Chapters 3, 4, and 5 in the Purple Maternal-Newborn Nursing series. We go over the menstrual cycle, conception, embryonic and fetal development, the role of genetics in childbearing, pregnancy diagnosis, and the early stages of prenatal care. You’ll also hear key terms, physiological changes, danger signs, and nursing priorities for supporting expectant patients during the first trimester. If you’re studying for a quiz or getting ready for clinicals, this episode brings it all together in one clear review.

In this Maternal-Newborn episode, we walk through Chapter 5, which focuses on how pregnancy is diagnosed and how to determine the estimated date of delivery (EDD). We’ll review presumptive, probable, and positive signs of pregnancy, along with clinical methods like ultrasound, hCG testing, and Naegele’s rule. You’ll also hear about initial prenatal visit assessments and how nurses help establish a foundation of care during early pregnancy. It’s a helpful, focused review for any nursing student learning how to support newly pregnant patients with confidence.

In this episode of our Maternal-Newborn series, we break down Chapter 4, which focuses on the role of genetics in reproductive health. We’ll cover inheritance patterns, genetic counseling, screening, and how nurses can support childbearing families through complex, sensitive conversations. From chromosomal abnormalities to the ethical concerns surrounding testing, this episode helps nursing students understand how genetics connects to both prenatal care and family-centered support. It’s a vital listen for any nurse learning how to advocate and educate during pregnancy and preconception.