Post Nantal Care

Question 1

Puerperium what is it

Answer 1

After care lasting birth to 6 weeks

Question 2

Role of midwife

Answer 2

Looks after baby 10 days after born ( longer if complication) health advisor takes over
Still checks stitches dissolve right amount of time
Uterus in pre pregnancy shape
Fake blood pressure
Advice on feeding
Advice on minor problem
Check for post natal depression

Question 3

Role of health visitor

Answer 3

Offer advice support for emotional
Explain pelvic floor muscle exercise 
Check baby progress eg. Weight movement
Give immunisation time table 
Provide support network with other mums so not get lonely

Question 4

Common problems

Answer 4

Haemorrhoids 
Baby blues 
Back ache as disposition 
Mastitis (infection in nipple)
Constipation 
Incontinence 
Painful perineum

Question 5

What is baby blues

Answer 5

3-4 days after baby born can feel down
Hormone changes
Common I n first mums
Longer than a week could turn into post natal depression

Question 6

What is post natal depression

Answer 6

Feeling miserable for no reason
Can't cope with pressure/ perform simple task
Low self confidence 
Constant tiredness 
Difficulty making decisions
Loss of appetite 
Angry as being mum not what expected

Question 7

How to treat post natal depression

Answer 7

When recognised and treated it can be overcome
Self help advice
Talking to therapist such as cognitive behavioural therapy to stop negative thoughts
Antidepressants

Question 8

What is post natal depression

Answer 8

Condition that can occurs 10 months after baby born. Mother doubts decision of baby and realised isn’t what she wanted causing depression like feelings