POSTPARTUM CARE
,
,• Postpartum period/ post natal period is the
period begins immediately after childbirth;
during this time, the nurse assists the new
mother in learning how to care for herself and
her baby. This 6-week period of time, also
known as the puerperium.
• Begins as soon as the placenta and
membranes are completely expelled.
, • The first check up of a postnatal woman
should be as soon as the delivery of the
placenta and its membranes.
• The subsequent visits should be
After 7 days
10-14 days
After 6 weeks
,
,• Postpartum period/ post natal period is the
period begins immediately after childbirth;
during this time, the nurse assists the new
mother in learning how to care for herself and
her baby. This 6-week period of time, also
known as the puerperium.
• Begins as soon as the placenta and
membranes are completely expelled.
, • The first check up of a postnatal woman
should be as soon as the delivery of the
placenta and its membranes.
• The subsequent visits should be
After 7 days
10-14 days
After 6 weeks
