family care during post partum period

Question 1

What are the goals of post partum care?

Answer 1

-assist with rest and recovery, self-care
-assess adaptation after birth
- prevent complications
-educate on infant care
-support parents in their transition to parenthood

Question 2

How long are parents and newborns usually in the hospital for?

Answer 2

1-2 days, or 2-4 for c. section.

Question 3

What information about the mother should the nurse be aware of during postpartum care?

Answer 3

-obstetrical history
-anesthetic/medication/IV
-age
-labour details (length, rupture of membranes, induced/spontaneous, type of birth)
-surgical repairs
-blood type
-strep B. status
- rubella and hepatitis immunity
- health status
- status of fundus, lochia, perineum, bladder
- name of care provider
- feeding method
- parent-infant interactions
-anything weird

Question 4

What information about the infant should the nurse be aware of during post partum care?

Answer 4

• sex and weight of infant
• time of birth
• name of care provider
• feeding method and have they been fed
• parent-infant interactions
• anything weird
  -APGAR scores
• pee and poop
• interventions (like vitamin K or eye ointment)