Maternal & Child Health Nursing

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Maternal & Child Health Nursing – Summary

1. Key Concepts

• Antenatal (Prenatal) Care: Regular check-ups, nutrition, fetal monitoring, prevention of complications.
• Intrapartum Care: Labor & delivery management, pain relief, normal & high-risk deliveries.
• Postnatal (Postpartum) Care: Mother & newborn care, breastfeeding, post-delivery complications.
• Family Planning: Contraceptive methods, reproductive health education.

2. Common Conditions & Management

• Pregnancy Complications: Hypertension, gestational diabetes, preeclampsia.
• Newborn Care: APGAR scoring, neonatal resuscitation, jaundice, infections.
• Growth & Development: Milestones, nutrition, immunization.
• High-Risk Pregnancies: Multiple pregnancies, premature labor, maternal diseases.

3. Nursing Roles

• Educator: Teaching mothers about prenatal care, breastfeeding, child nutrition.
• Care Provider: Monitoring mother & child health, managing complications.
• Advocate: Ensuring maternal & child healthcare access.