University:
University of Nottingham
Course:
B723 | Midwifery
Academic year:

2024
Views:

166

Pages:

2
Author:

Christy C.

Concept of Care for Mothers 1) Safe based careevidence basedand contribute to improving maternal survival. Providing care must respect each other's culture, beliefs, maintain privacy, and fulfill the mother's needs and desires. 2) Mother's loving care provides a sense of comfort and security during the birthing process, respecting cultural customs, religious practices and beliefs by involving the mother and family in decision making. 3) Caring for mothers respects the fact that pregnancy and childbirth are natural processes and do not need intervention without complications. 4) Affectionate maternal care is centered on the mother, not on health workers. 5) The mother's loving care ensures the mother and her family by telling them about what is happening and what to expect. BodyCoalition Of Improving Maternity Services(CIMS) gave CIMS formulated ten steps for caring for mothers as follows: 1) Offer assistance during childbirth to get continuous emotional and physical support. 2) Provide information about midwifery practice, including interventions and care outcomes. 3) Providing care that is sensitive and responsive to beliefs, values and customs. 4) Provide freedom for mothers who are about to give birth to choose a birthing position that is comfortable for the mother. 5) Formulate clear policies and procedures for providing continuous care. 6) Not routinely using practices and procedures that are not supported by scientific research on their benefits, such as: shaving, enemas, administering intravenous fluids, delaying nutritional needs, tearing amniotic membranes, electronic fetal monitoring. 7) Teach caregivers methods to relieve pain with/without medication. 8) Encourage all mothers to breastfeed and care for their babies independently. 9) Advises against circumcising newborn babies if it is not due to religious obligations. 10) Make efforts to promote good breastfeeding. General Principles of Loving Mother The principles of maternal love are as follows: 1) Understand that birth is a natural and physiological process. 2) Use simple methods and do not intervene without indication. 3) Provide a sense of security, based on facts and contribute to the safety of the mother's life. 4) The care provided is mother-centered. 5) Maintain the mother's privacy and confidentiality. 6) Help mothers feel safe, comfortable and emotionally supported. 7) Ensure that the mother receives sufficient information, explanation and counseling. 8) Support mothers and families to play an active role in decision making. 9) Respect traditional practices and religious beliefs. 10) Monitor the physical, psychological, spiritual and social well-being of the mother/family during pregnancy, childbirth and postpartum. 11) Focus attention on improving health and preventing disease.