Question

Period of postnatal care

Hint:

Remember that postnatal care focuses on {both} the mother and the baby. A key aspect of modern postnatal care is screening the mother for postpartum depression, not just her physical recovery.

Answer 1

The period of postnatal care, also known as the postpartum period, begins immediately after the delivery of the baby and typically extends for the first six weeks. This is a critical transition period for the mother, newborn, and family.
Goals of Postnatal Care:
To monitor and support the mother's physical and psychological recovery from pregnancy and childbirth.
To promote the health and well-being of the newborn infant.
To help establish breastfeeding and build the mother's confidence in caring for her baby.

Care for the Mother: Includes managing postpartum bleeding, checking for infection, providing pain relief, and screening for postpartum depression.

Care for the Newborn: Involves assessing growth, ensuring adequate feeding, providing immunizations, and teaching parents about newborn safety.