Question

Lily Larson is a 17-year-old primigravida who has come to the prenatal clinic where you work. She says she is about seven months pregnant. This is her first visit for prenatal care. She has come to the clinic because she knows "my baby is due soon."

Because Lily has sought prenatal care so late, she is at risk for_______.

Answer 1

As lily has sought the prenatal care so late she might be at the risk of many hazards which are listed below:

• First, she is only 17 years and her immature pregnancy can get the complications in delivery.

• The endocrine glands of adolescents are not properly developed for the pregnancy which may cause anemia.

• Gestational hypertension (GH) is a common risk for the pregnant mother. Her family history of (GH) must have been examined in the earlier stage of pregnancy.

• So dealing with the immature pregnancy needs the early care and proper medication otherwise the pregnancy may turn into the complications.