PANTOMATH

Posted: **Mon Mar 10, 2025 5:31 pm**

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.