POSTPARTUM ASSESSMENT AND CARE

PRIME 1999 POSTPARTUM and Newborn care : A Self study Manual19 Unit TwoPOSTPARTUM ASSESSMENT AND CAREP urposeThis unit has three purposes -- to review:1. general recommendations for a new mother to care for herself during the first weeksafter delivery;2. how to assess the health of a new mother during a home visit ; and3. warning signs of POSTPARTUM health problems women sometimes have that requiremedical care by a nurse, midwife or objectivesAfter studying this unit, you will be able to:1. Describe three normal changes that occur in a woman s body after Identify problems common to first-time mothers and their List general recommendations about work, exercise, sexual relations and personalhygiene after Describe the primary steps to assess the health of a new mother during a home visit inthe first days and weeks after List warning signs of serious POSTPARTUM problems that must be referred to a clinic Apply knowledge by stating possible causes and how you would diagnose and treatwomen with POSTPARTUM problems pres

2. how to assess the health of a new mother during a home visit; and 3. warning signs of postpartum health problems women sometimes have that require medical care by a nurse, midwife or doctor. Learning objectives After studying this unit, you will be able to: 1. Describe three normal changes that occur in a woman’s body after delivery.

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