role of a health visitor Flashcards
1
Q
what does a health visitor do within the first few years of an infants life?
A
- monitor and measure an infants growth
- checks on the mothers emotional well - being
2
Q
when are the first visits of a health visitor?
A
10 - 14 days
3
Q
what do they do within the 10 - 14 days?
A
- offer support and a relationship
- give information
- checks how the mother is coping
4
Q
what do they do if there are any concerns after the 14 day check ups?
A
they offer 4 weeks of practical support
5
Q
during the 8 week period where does the infant go and what do they do?
A
- visits the GP
- gets their injections such as:
6 in 1 vaccine
RV vaccine
Men B vaccine - they also check the baby’s health, lungs, heart and hips.
