This episode breaks down the essentials of early onset labor, including preterm labor and prelabor rupture of membranes (PROM), with a close look at preterm PROM. You’ll learn how to identify risk factors, assess symptoms, and interpret key diagnostics like fetal fibronectin and cervical length. We also review core nursing interventions—such as activity restriction, hydration, and infection control—and go over medications like tocolytics (nifedipine, magnesium sulfate, terbutaline) and corticosteroids like betamethasone to help prepare fetal lungs. You’ll also get tips on client teaching and monitoring for complications. This is a must-listen for understanding the nursing role in managing premature labor and protecting maternal-fetal outcomes.

In this episode, we explore key medical conditions that can develop during pregnancy, as outlined in ATI Chapter 9. You’ll learn how to recognize and manage cervical insufficiency, including risk factors, ultrasound diagnosis, and cerclage procedures. We’ll also cover hyperemesis gravidarum—its impact on fetal well-being, lab findings, and nursing interventions. The review continues with iron-deficiency anemia, focusing on assessment and treatment with diet and iron supplements, followed by an in-depth look at gestational diabetes and gestational hypertension. From diagnostics to medications and client education, this episode provides the clinical insight needed to deliver safe, responsive nursing care.

In this episode, we review the key maternal infections that can occur during pregnancy, focusing on prevention, early detection, and appropriate treatment to protect both mother and fetus. Based on ATI Chapter 8, we’ll cover screening recommendations and clinical management for infections like HIV, syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia, hepatitis, and Group B strep, as well as TORCH infections, trichomoniasis, bacterial vaginosis, candidiasis, and COVID-19. We break down risk factors, signs and symptoms, diagnostic testing, and treatment options—emphasizing which medications are safe during pregnancy. This is a critical review for exam prep, clinical safety, and patient education.

In this episode, we focus on bleeding complications during pregnancy, broken down by trimester. You’ll learn about spontaneous abortion—including its types, risk factors, and clinical signs—as well as ectopic pregnancy, with emphasis on diagnosis and emergency management. We also explore gestational trophoblastic disease and its nursing care, plus critical third-trimester complications like placenta previa, abruptio placentae, and vasa previa. This episode highlights maternal and fetal risks, expected findings, and how to respond quickly with appropriate interventions. If you’re preparing for exams or need a solid clinical review, this is a must-listen for recognizing and managing high-risk pregnancy scenarios.

In this episode, we cover Chapter 7: infections that can impact pregnancy, labor, and fetal development. You’ll learn about key pathogens—such as TORCH infections, Group B Streptococcus, chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, HIV, and more—and how they affect maternal and neonatal outcomes. We’ll review signs and symptoms, diagnostic tests, recommended treatments, and nursing interventions for each infection. This episode also emphasizes the importance of prevention, patient education, and routine prenatal screening. Whether you’re studying for your next exam or preparing for OB clinicals, this chapter review will help you recognize red flags and prioritize safe, evidence-based nursing care.

This Week 4 review dives into the fundamentals of neonatal care and nutrition. We cover the newborn’s transition from intrauterine to extrauterine life, reviewing the physiological changes in systems like respiratory, circulatory, metabolic, and immune. You’ll learn how to recognize and respond to issues like respiratory distress, cold stress, and jaundice, and reinforce your understanding of newborn assessments, vital signs, and nursing interventions. The episode also touches on newborn procedures such as immunizations and circumcision, as well as key lab screenings. We wrap up with education strategies for families on safe sleep, breastfeeding, formula feeding, and overall care at home. This is your go-to review for mastering the first week of life.

In this final episode of the series, we review essential discharge teaching for new parents, based on ATI Chapter 26. You’ll learn how to assess parental readiness and deliver clear, supportive education on newborn care at home. Topics include safe feeding practices, sleep positioning, bathing, umbilical cord care, and car seat safety. We’ll also talk about normal newborn behaviors like crying and sleep cycles, as well as red flags that warrant medical attention. This episode reinforces the nurse’s role in promoting safe transitions, follow-up care, and confident parenting during one of the most critical periods after birth.

In this episode, we focus on everything you need to know about newborn nutrition and feeding practices. Based on ATI Chapter 25, this review covers the nutritional needs of infants—from fluid and calorie requirements to key macronutrients and vitamins. We’ll talk about breastfeeding benefits and techniques, common challenges, and how to support parents with both breastfeeding and formula feeding. You’ll also learn how to recognize signs of feeding difficulty like failure to thrive or excessive fussiness, along with nursing interventions and client teaching strategies to support optimal growth. Whether you’re in the NICU or outpatient setting, this episode prepares you to confidently educate and guide new families on one of the most essential aspects of newborn care.

In this episode, we cover the essentials of newborn nursing care as outlined in ATI Chapter 24. From initial stabilization—ensuring airway, temperature, and oxygenation—to detailed newborn assessments, this chapter gives you a complete overview of what to do during those first critical hours and days of life. We’ll review standard screenings, feeding support, elimination expectations, and therapeutic procedures like circumcision, with a focus on pain control and family education. You’ll also learn how to recognize and respond to complications like cold stress, hypoglycemia, and bleeding. Whether you’re headed into clinical or prepping for your ATI exam, this is your go-to review for early newborn nursing care.

In this episode, we review the key components of newborn assessment outlined in ATI Chapter 23. You’ll learn how to evaluate a newborn’s transition to life outside the womb by understanding the respiratory and circulatory adaptations that take place at birth. We’ll break down how to use the Apgar score, perform a full physical exam, and interpret findings from the New Ballard Score to assess gestational age. We’ll also go over expected vital signs, normal reflexes, and common lab values in newborns. Whether you’re prepping for an ATI exam or reviewing for clinical practice, this episode will walk you through what to expect, what to document, and how to act fast if complications arise.