Maternal-Newborn: Chapter 5 – Diagnosing Pregnancy & Calculating the EDD

In this Maternal-Newborn episode, we walk through Chapter 5, which focuses on how pregnancy is diagnosed and how to determine the estimated date of delivery (EDD). We’ll review presumptive, probable, and positive signs of pregnancy, along with clinical methods like ultrasound, hCG testing, and Naegele’s rule. You’ll also hear about initial prenatal visit assessments and how nurses help establish a foundation of care during early pregnancy. It’s a helpful, focused review for any nursing student learning how to support newly pregnant patients with confidence.