401072 Lecture Notes - Lecture 4: General Anaesthesia, Abdominal Examination, Defecation
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Postnatal care is care provided to the mother following parturition. During this time the mother is monitored for bleeding, bowel and bladder function, and baby care. If an episiotomy or a c-section was performed, check for the dressing. Prior to the 18th and 19th centuries, midwifery was well established but obstetrics was not recognized as a speci c medical specialty. However, the subject matter and interest in the female reproductive system and sexual practice can be traced back to ancient egypt and ancient greece. Soranus of ephysus sometimes is called the most important gure in ancient gynecology. Living in the late rst century a. d. and early second century, he studied anatomy and had opinions and techniques on abortion, contraception most notably coiyus interrupts and birth complications. After his death, techniques and works of gynecology declined; very little of his works were recorded and survived to the late 18th century when gynecology and obstetrics reemerged as a medical specialism.
