Post-natal care

Question 1

What happens to the mother after the birth?

Answer 1

Stitches will be removed a few days after the birth, The breasts will produce milk, The uterus will shrink, All body functions will return to normal

Question 2

Name 4 post natal checks

Answer 2

Checking the mothers blood pressure, check the mothers emotional condition, check everything is healing well, involve a routine smear test

Question 3

What is baby blues and post-natal depression?

Answer 3

Baby blues is where a few days after the birth the mother may become miserable and depressed without knowing why and it usually passes but it can also develop into post-natal depression

Question 4

Why do baby’s need milk?

Answer 4

It is highly nutritious, its is rich in proteins, carbs, fats vitamins and minerals, breast milk contains antibodies and white blood cells

Question 5

What happens with breast milk after the baby is born?

Answer 5

The first liquid from the breast is called colostrum and it has a high protein content, this is usually there 3-5 days before it is replaced with breast milk