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:

  • G1P0 (first pregnancy)

  • No previous pregnancies

  • No history of miscarriage or ectopic pregnancy

Medical History:

  • No significant medical history

  • No chronic illnesses

Surgical History:

  • Appendectomy in 2050

Allergies:

  • No known drug allergies

Medications:

  • Prenatal vitamins

Review of Systems:

  • General: No fever, chills, or weight loss.

  • Cardiovascular: No chest pain or palpitations.

  • Respiratory: No shortness of breath or cough.

  • Gastrointestinal: No nausea or vomiting.

  • Genitourinary: Normal urinary output; no dysuria.

  • Neurological: No headaches or visual disturbances.

Physical Examination:

  • Vital Signs:

    • BP: 120/75 mmHg

    • HR: 80 bpm

    • RR: 16 breaths/min

    • Temp: 98.6°F

  • General: Alert and oriented, in mild distress due to contractions.

  • Abdomen: Soft, non-tender, fundal height consistent with gestational age.

  • Fetal Heart Rate: 140 bpm, reassuring.

  • Pelvic Exam:

    • Cervix: 3 cm dilated, 80% effaced, -1 station.

Assessment:

  • Term labor, currently in active labor.

Plan:

  1. Admit to labor and delivery.

  2. Initiate continuous fetal monitoring.

  3. Provide IV access and hydration as needed.

  4. Discuss pain management options with the patient.

  5. Continue to monitor labor progress.


Signature:


Dr. [Your Name], MD
Attending Physician

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