Antenatal Depression and the Role of the Nurse Antenatal or antepartum depression accounts for “around 13% (of pregnancies)” (Leigh, B. & Milgrom, J., 2008). Although the prevalence of depression during pregnancy is fairly high, it is often underreported, not reported, and oft left under or untreated. These expectant mothers frequently do not receive the care and treatment they so desperately need. A better understanding of the causes and outcomes of these particular patients is needed to ensure
Ramona T. Mercer’s Nursing Theory: Maternal Role Attainment Tiffany A. Walter Benedictine University Ramona T. Mercer’s Nursing Theory: Maternal Role Attainment Ramona Mercer is a well-known nursing theorist who specializes in nursing of the mother and child. Ramona Mercer developed a theory that helps a mother bond with her child/children. This theory is called the Maternal Role Attainment Theory. Bonding between a mother and her child is very important in the development and
Mercer: Maternal Role Attainment - Becoming a Mother The purpose of this paper is to explore the relationship between the role of the labor and delivery nurse to the “maternal role attainment - becoming a mother” model. The model (MRA) was proposed by nursing theorist Ramona T. Mercer in 1991 to guide nurses in implementing the nursing process while providing care to the non-traditional mother. Revised in 1995 to “Becoming a Mother”, this model soon proved useful for nurses to access, concentrate
but when those two factors are combined, it paints a whole new picture. It is important to do everything in one’s power to help them through the tough time and make it as painless as possible. That is exactly what I did in the case of one of my mother’s students. She was having back surgery due to severe scoliosis, while also dealing with a mother who was addicted to pain medication. This girl was very worried that after the surgery was over and she was sent home, she would not be able to take
outcomes for the infant, a decrease in the likelihood of lawsuits related to the care received, and greater satisfaction of care from families and parents (Cooper, L., et al., 2007). 2.) “The purpose of this study was to explore and describe mother’s experience of becoming a mother while their infants were receiving care in the NICU” (Griffin). Clearly stated, the purpose of this research study provides caretakers with an alternative perspective on the importance of family centered care in the
Roles of Nurses in mother-infant care after birth Care of the Infants Nursing care of the newborn includes supporting cardiopulmonary and thermoregulatory function and identifying the infant. In addition, assess the infant for approximate gestational age (Murray, 2009). Identifying the Infants One of the supports a practical nurse can provide to a new parent(s) is by identifying their infant. This can be done by fixing bands with matching imprinted numbers and identifying information on both the
labor and is particularly stressful on the mother. She may feel the need to defecate or bare down and push. There will be an increase in pressure, which is a good sign as she progresses through labor. (Ward, S.L., Hisley, S. M., 2016, p. 431-432). Mother’s Behavior and Reactions In the latent phase of labor, the mother remains relatively calm and may seem upbeat in anticipation of labor and excitement to deliver her baby. Her pain is not severe, so she is able to remain positive and excited. In the
assessment tool, not a diagnostic tool; It is used to pull out women who may need follow-up care. This assessment should be completed preferably twice, but at least once. The best time is 6 to 12 weeks after birth. It is a pivotal point that the nurse explains when utilizing this tool that it is not referring to just the current day, but to the previous seven days. EPDS is a 10-item questionnaire where each question is scored from 0-3; A score of 13 or more indicates a need for the client to follow
important for the nurse to achieve in order to implement similar care. Introduction Experiences of care provided by midwives compared to the care provided by obstetricians were provided from five articles. Patient satisfaction and comfort are significant elements to provide effective care. It is important for nurses to understand how to attain and to strive to implement effective care to be successful in achieving the goal of satisfaction and comfort. Through these articles, nurses can examine
frequent monitoring of the mother and fetus, and must be holistic in nature. Cephalopelvic Disproportion (CPD) occurs when the head of a fetus is unable to pass through a mother’s pelvis. This condition precludes the possibility of vaginal delivery. The fetus’ head is simply too large, or the mother’s pelvis is simply too small. CPD can be a serious complication which endangers the lives of both the fetus and mother. Predicting CPD usually involves imaging technology, ultrasound, and