Postnatal

In comparison to the postnatal blues, postnatal depression is more persistent and can be debilitating for the mother, potentially leading to a lack of self wellbeing and a decrease in ability to care for their child efficiently (The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG), 2006). Some women are at greater risk of developing postnatal depression. Risk factors include a personal history of depression, antenatal depression and any past episode of postnatal depression. (Scottish Intercollegiate Guidelines Network, 2002). Additionally, daily stressors, such as negative life events, lack of social support and issues surrounding childcare have also been validated as risk factors (ACOG, 2006). According to Nelson et al (2013), there…

In Mary Shelley’s book, Frankenstein, the reader experiences the complex relationship between a creator and its creation. One gathers an insight on the desires a creator has for its creation to be without blemish, and gains an understanding for the aftermath of when that futile ambition is not met. The effects experienced by Victor Frankenstein and his monster, after the monster was created, can be compared to the effects that postpartum depression has on a mother as well as her child. To…

Foal care In McCurnin's Clinical Textbook for Veterinary Technicians, 8th Edition on “Neonatology of foals” (Bassert, 04/2013, pp. 797-809), states that foal care does not just start when the foal hits the ground after birth but instead starts after conception in the mare takes place. Throughout the reading it stresses the importance of history taking and through examinations. Any and all abnormal findings should be written down as it may help diagnose or treat any illnesses that may arise in…

Findings revealed that participating mothers in this study were dissatisfied with post CS pain management. On the other hand, mothers were satisfied with the way doctors and nurses responded to their pain. Satisfaction with a health care provider is a very important measure for quality of services offered by health care organizations to individuals, families and communities (Klopfenstein, Hermann & Mamie, 2000). In the current study, 60.7% of the mothers were satisfied with pain management…

Postnatal Attachment and Early Developmental Outcomes I. Introduction II. What is attachment A. Definition of attachment B. Intrinsic value C. Attachment is an important aspect of infant and child development 1. Solid attachment bonds produce positive developmental outcomes 2. Insecure or disorganized attachments can produce detrimental developmental outcomes as well as infant behavioral issues III. Attachment Theories A. Erik Erikson 1. Developmental Stage theory 2. Must resolve key conflicts…

Postnatal depression (PND) refers to symptoms of severe or prolonged depression that persist for more than a week following pregnancy and interfere with the mother’s ability to function. Symptoms typically include irritability, confusion, forgetfulness, uneasiness, fatigue, guilt, anxiety, and suicidal thoughts. The development of PND is typically greatest within 12 weeks post-delivery and symptoms can last over a year (Dennis, 2005). This condition can interfere with bonding and attachment…

Introduction The birth of a baby and a woman’s transition to motherhood is a joyous occasion for the family. Over the years, there has been an increase in the risk of postnatal depression as mothers are faced with breastfeeding challenges. Maternal depression, a condition following childbirth, is becoming a family issue as it affects the maternal-child bond and the childrearing family. Glavin, Smith, Sorum, & Ellefsen (2010) states depression has “negative consequences for the child’s…

Difficult child delivery in most of the women will most likely lead to depression. Money problems and financial inconsistencies after birth are also documented causes of postnatal depression. The other cause postnatal depression is the risk of one having other life-threatening illnesses that result from difficult delivery include cancer of the uterus or injury in the uterus or heart disease that can trigger mood changes making the life of the stressed victim, leading to lack of appetite…

When I was little child back in Africa, I have always wanted to enter the health sector because I have heard and noticed that many pregnant women go the hospital to deliver; is either they come back alive, lose their babies or both of them die in the process of delivering and I wonder to myself that what can I do to help them. So as time went on, I grew up and decided to enter the health sector and become a midwife; in order to assist pregnant women to deliver their babies and teach them the…

During pregnancy the cardiorespiratory system of the fetus adapts for survival in utero and then changes to an independent postnatal circulatory system. In order to understand the differences in fetal circulation versus postnatal circulation it is important to note that in a fully functioning not pregnant mammal blood circulates in the following way: vena cava, right atrium, tricuspid valve, right ventricle, pulmonary semi lunar valve, pulmonary arteries, lungs, pulmonary veins, left atrium,…