Archive for the ‘Maternity’ Category

Nursing and Maternity care

1. Pre-Conception Care Preconception care is very important strategy to assure the health of mothers prior to becoming pregnant. It involves identification of both the chronic (e.g., diabetes) and acute (e.g., infections) medical problems that may affect negatively perinatal outcomes. It emphasizes the need to view women’s health as a continuum . In such manner, [...]

Bleeding During Pregnancy And Nursing Care Plan

Definition Vaginal bleeding during pregnancy can be scary. It’s common, however, and it isn’t always a sign of trouble. Most women who experience vaginal bleeding during pregnancy — particularly during the first trimester (weeks one through 12) — go on to deliver healthy babies. Still, it’s important to take vaginal bleeding during pregnancy seriously. Sometimes [...]

Exercise for Perinatal and Postpartal Woman

- Exercises promote body fitness. Exercise during pregnancy is usually beneficial, depending on the woman’s health, conditioning and stages of pregnancy.   Benefits of Exercises Prenatal – Diversion – Reduce anxiety and tension – Quiets the mind – Promotes sleep – Decrease constipation – Stimulate appetite. Best 5 Searches for this Postcalf muscle pump exercisesabdominal [...]

Nursing Care for Infants in Incubator

Incubator • Is an equipment to provide optimal condition of temperature, humidity and oxygen for survival of preterm, low birth weight or high risk infants. • Is important to delay or to prevent cold stress that produces additional hazards to the newborn as hypoxia, hypoglycaemia and metabolic acidosis. • Neutral thermal environment is one that [...]

BREAST AND PERINEAL Nursing CARE

Breast Care: Care given to the breast tissue, nipple and supporting tissue during pregnancy and after delivery for nursing and non-nursing mothers. Aims: • Maintain proper support and cleanliness. • Prevent trauma and infection of the nipples and breasts. • Correct existing problems, such as flat or inverted nipples. • Teach the technique of breast [...]