Course Code: REL-ACU-0-MANCCP
Hours: 1
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2028
Learning Objectives:
Describe how common chronic conditions such as hypertension, diabetes, obesity, thyroid disease, autoimmune disorders, and mental health conditions affect maternal and fetal outcomes during pregnancy.
Apply evidence-based nursing and nutrition management strategies that promote safe, effective care for pregnant patients with chronic conditions.
Recognize opportunities for interprofessional collaboration between nurses and dietitians to improve clinical outcomes, enhance patient education, and ensure continuity of care throughout the perinatal period.
Outline:
Managing Chronic Conditions in Pregnancy
Section 1: Introduction
Overview
Chronic Conditions in Pregnancy
Learning Objectives
Section 2: Why Chronic Conditions in Pregnancy Matter
Rising Prevalence of Chronic Disease in Pregnancy
Overview
Impact on Maternal and Fetal Outcomes
Health Equity and Social Determinants
The Interprofessional Role
Clinical Responsibilities
The Importance of Preconception and Early Prenatal Care
Knowledge Check
Key Takeaways
Section 3: Cardiometabolic Conditions
Understanding Cardiometabolic Risk in Pregnancy
Meet Jasmine
Intersecting Conditions
Chronic Hypertension
Nursing Management
Nutrition Management
Diabetes (Gestational, Type 1, Type 2, and Prediabetes)
Jasmine’s Follow-Up
Understanding Diabetes in Pregnancy
Knowledge Check
Obesity and Metabolic Syndrome
Jasmine’s Dilemma
Understanding Obesity and Metabolic Syndrome in Pregnancy
Knowledge Check
Key Takeaways
Section 4: Endocrine, Autoimmune, and Renal Disorders
Understanding Thyroid Disease in Pregnancy
Meet Jill
Pregnancy-Related Thyroid Changes
Knowledge Check
Understanding Autoimmune Disorders in Pregnancy
Impact on Pregnancy
General Management Principles
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)
Overview
Knowledge Check
Chronic Kidney Disease
Overview
Nursing Management
Nutrition Management
Key Takeaways
Section 5: Mental Health and Psychosocial Conditions
Understanding Maternal Mental Health
Meet Serena
Maternal Mental Health Conditions
Screening and Early Identification
Equity and Psychosocial Considerations
Knowledge Check
Key Takeaways
Section 6: Other Chronic Conditions Impacting Pregnancy
Other Chronic Conditions Impacting Pregnancy
Sickle Cell Disease
Epilepsy
Asthma
Knowledge Check
Key Takeaways
Section 7: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Information
Course Contributors
References
Subject Matter Expert: Meredith Moyers MS, RD, LDN
Meredith earned a Bachelor of Science in Dietetics from The University of Akron and a Master of Science in Human Nutrition from Eastern Michigan University. After completing her internship with The Detroit Medical Center, she began working in various academic medical centers in Ohio and North Carolina. She completed a Certificate of Training in Weight Management and Advanced Training in Metabolic Adaptations. She also holds the Google Project Management Professional Certification. During her tenure working in direct patient care, she was a certified specialist in oncology nutrition and founded an oncology teaching garden at the SECU Family House for patients and their families undergoing cancer treatment. Meredith has experience in providing nutrition therapy in both acute and ambulatory settings in areas of oncology, cardio-thoracic transplant, renal, and general medicine.
Subject Matter Expert: Claire Hartman, RN, IBCLC
Claire Hartman is a Lead SME writer in Obstetrics for Clinical Solutions at Relias. She has a clinical background in both high-risk obstetrics at a large teaching hospital and in a free-standing community birth center. She has a passion for supporting families experiencing perinatal loss and has led a community support group for bereaved families.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Advanced Practice Nurses; Nursing Personnel; Nutrition and Dietetics Professionals; in the following settings: Ambulatory Care, Hospitals: Acute, Hospitals: Critical Access (CAHs).
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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.