Subject: Midwifery III (Theory)
Nutrition for the mother, genital general hygiene, breast care/perineal care, rest, sleep, and activity, family planning, baby care, and danger signs of mother and baby are all covered in discharge education. It is one of the most basic human needs, especially for lactating mothers.Without nutrition, the mother will lack energy and will have less milk secretion, so she should eat highly nutritious foods and soups high in protein and carbohydrates, such as jawno ko soup, meat soup, dal, and so on.As lochia drainage occurs, vulval care and daily bathing are advised.Cleanliness allows her to recharge her batteries and reactivate her desire to care for others. Until 40/60 days after delivery, the mother should sleep for 10 hours at night and 1/2 hours in the afternoon.She can do light housework such as cooking, cleaning, and washing the baby's clothes. Recommend to the mother that her baby be immunized to protect him or her from various diseases. Vaccines such as DPT, BCG, hepatitis B, measles, POLIO, and others protect babies from infections and diseases such as tuberculosis, diphtheria, whooping cough, poliomyelitis, and measles. These services are available for a fee in health clinics and hospitals.
It is one of the most basic needs of everyone, but especially of lactating mothers. Without nutrition, the mother lacks energy and decreases milk secretion, so she should eat highly nutritious foods and soups high in protein and carbohydrate, such as jawno ko soup, meat soup, dal, and so on. The woman, husband, and family should provide advice.
To prevent infection, maternal and neonatal personal hygiene should be maintained. As lochia drainage occurs, vulval care and daily bathing should be performed. Cleanliness allows her to recharge and reactivate her energy to caring for others.
During the postpartum period, a woman may be more susceptible to infection and should be extra cautious about practicing good genital hygiene. It contains the following elements:
Until 40-60 days after delivery, the mother should get 10 hours of sleep at night and 1-2 hours in the afternoon. She can do light housework such as cooking, cleaning, and washing the baby's clothes. Heavy lifting and working should be avoided during puerperium because it increases the risk of uterine prolapse.
The woman requires plenty of rest to allow her body to heal after giving birth. Adequate rest will assist the woman in regaining her strength and recovering faster.
Breastfeeding women require sleep during the day because breastfeeding disrupts their sleep at night. Recommend that she take periodic breaks during the day while the baby is sleeping.
Individuals have different perspectives on their jobs. Women in Nepal have traditionally been advised to wait 6/8 weeks before returning to work. advise the woman to begin her usual work gradually and to monitor her body for signs of overexertion.
The very first feed is provided as soon as it is possible, and usually within a few hours. The infant may suck the breast for only 4 to 5 minutes during this period of colostrum secretion. He may take seven or eight short feeds in the early days, with the sucking time gradually increasing. The amount of milk given to the baby is gradually increased based on how much he drinks.
Hand washing before and after handling the baby is essential because newborn babies are weak and have low immunity power, so handwashing with soap water or betadine solution is essential to prevent cross-infection babies.
If the baby's skin's integrity and pH balance are maintained, it acts as an infection barrier. The woman can provide appropriate skincare by applying her knowledge of the physiology of neonatal skin.
Babies must be protected from falls, suffocation, choking, injuries, and other mishaps. To avoid choking and aspiration, the baby should be kept in a prone or lateral position after feeding. The baby's face should not be covered while sleeping, and clothing should not be too tight to prevent suffocation. To avoid fall injuries, the baby should not be left alone and should not sleep at a height from the surface.
Warmth is essential until the infant has recovered from birth and is eating. Heat loss through evaporation, particularly from the baby's head at birth, should be avoided. The temperature in the room should be between 21.1°C and 23.8°C, and the cot clothing should be light but warm.A second blanket should be provided for the baby.
The most important factor is cleanliness. Eyecare, umbilical cord care, skincare, genital care, and so on are all necessary to keep a baby healthy and free of infection. Avoiding friction against hard fabrics or soiled or wet clothing, as well as minimizing skin contact with irritants such as gastric contents, urine, and stools, promotes skin integrity. If the eye is sticky, it should be washed twice a day with sterile water. Inform the mother that the cod should not be wrapped in a baby napkin where it could be contaminated by urine or face.
Highly suggest to the mother that her baby be immunized to help protect him or her from various diseases. Vaccines such as DPT, BCG, hepatitis B, measles, POLIO, and others protect babies from infection and diseases such as tuberculosis, diphtheria, whooping cough, poliomyelitis, and measles. These services are available at a cost in health clinics and hospitals.
Danger sign of mother
Danger signs of newborn
Cleanliness allows her to recharge her batteries and reactivate her desire to care for others. Until 40/60 days after delivery, the mother should sleep for 10 hours at night and 1-2 hours in the afternoon.
She can do light housework such as cooking, cleaning, and washing the baby's clothes.
Recommend to the mother that her baby be immunized to protect him or her from various diseases. Vaccines such as DPT, BCG, hepatitis B, measles, POLIO, and others protect babies from infections and diseases such as tuberculosis, diphtheria, whooping cough, poliomyelitis, and measles. These services are available for a fee in health clinics and hospitals.
Explain the Discharge teaching given to the mother ?
Health teaching
Danger signs of mother and baby
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