Maternity Admission Note
Maternity Admission Note
Patient Name: Emmy Green
MRN: 123456
Date: October 8, 2059
Time: 09:30 AM
Attending Physician: Dr. [Your Name]
Gestational Age: 38 weeks
Chief Complaint:
The patient presents for evaluation and admission for labor.
History of Present Illness:
Emmy Green is a 28-year-old G1P0 (first pregnancy, no previous births) who arrived at the labor and delivery unit with regular contractions occurring every 5 minutes for the past 2 hours. She reports the contractions started at home and have become progressively more intense. The patient also reports a small amount of blood show.
Obstetric History:
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G1P0 (first pregnancy)
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No previous pregnancies
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No history of miscarriage or ectopic pregnancy
Medical History:
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No significant medical history
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No chronic illnesses
Surgical History:
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Appendectomy in 2050
Allergies:
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No known drug allergies
Medications:
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Prenatal vitamins
Review of Systems:
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General: No fever, chills, or weight loss.
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Cardiovascular: No chest pain or palpitations.
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Respiratory: No shortness of breath or cough.
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Gastrointestinal: No nausea or vomiting.
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Genitourinary: Normal urinary output; no dysuria.
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Neurological: No headaches or visual disturbances.
Physical Examination:
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Vital Signs:
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BP: 120/75 mmHg
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HR: 80 bpm
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RR: 16 breaths/min
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Temp: 98.6°F
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General: Alert and oriented, in mild distress due to contractions.
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Abdomen: Soft, non-tender, fundal height consistent with gestational age.
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Fetal Heart Rate: 140 bpm, reassuring.
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Pelvic Exam:
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Cervix: 3 cm dilated, 80% effaced, -1 station.
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Assessment:
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Term labor, currently in active labor.
Plan:
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Admit to labor and delivery.
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Initiate continuous fetal monitoring.
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Provide IV access and hydration as needed.
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Discuss pain management options with the patient.
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Continue to monitor labor progress.
Signature:
Dr. [Your Name], MD
Attending Physician