NURSING 3V03 Chapter Notes - Chapter 16-22: Menorrhagia, Hematoma, Uterine Rupture
31 Jul 2018
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Care scenario #2: lin chen & baby grace. Chapter 16: nursing management during the postpartum period. Key concepts chapter 16 (nursing management during the postpartum period) Transitional adjustment period between birth and parenthood includes education about baby care, role of new family, emotional support, breastfeeding/ bottle feeding and maternal mentoring. Important to show sensitivity for different cultures and the postpartum needs. Thorough postpartum assessment is key to preventing complications. Postpartum assessment acronym bubble-ee ( breasts, uterus, bowel, bladder, lochia, episiotomy/ perineum, extremities and emotions. Advocating for breastfeeding of all full term newborns for first 6 months followed by breastfeeding and foods until 12 months. Successful parenting is continuous, complex and interactive process needing the acquisition of new skills and integration of the new member into the family. Bonding is vital to attachment and establishing parent infant attachment. Attachment behaviours include seeking and maintain close proximity to, and exchanging gratifying experience.
