Mental Needs for Nursing Mothers Suffering from Postpartum Depression Postpartum depression‚ also known as postnatal depression‚ is the name given to a disorder that nursing mothers may face when dealing with their newborn child. According to the Mayo Clinic‚ symptoms include‚ “loss of appetite‚ insomnia‚ intense irritability and anger‚ overwhelming fatigue‚ loss of interest in sex‚ lack of joy in life‚ feelings of shame‚ guilt or inadequacy‚ severe mood swings‚ difficulty bonding with your baby
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The first cone on nursing diagnosis was held in 1973 to identify nursing knowledge and establish a classification system to be used for computerization. At this conference‚ the National Group for Classification of Nursing Diagnosis was founded; this group was later renamed the North American Nursing Diagnosis Association (NANDA). In 1984‚ NANDA established a Diagnosis Review Committee (DRC) to develop a process for reviewing and approving proposed changes to the list of nursing diagnoses. The American
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Postpartum case study 1. Title page: Date: 05/10/11 Instructor: 2. Patient data: C O MR#0882470 financial#110941625 G:2 P: 1001 Room: Age: 37 Allergies: PNC‚ Codeine Date of care 3. Medical history: None 4. Obstetrical history: C/S 12/27/07 40 wks 7.4 lbs Female‚ H/O post partum depression Week gestation first seen 13 4/7 weeks 5. Labor/Delivery Summary: Induced at 40 weeks Stage
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During my maternal newborn block‚ I will be working with women in postpartum. These women and their families are especially vulnerable during this time‚ as their physical bodies and emotions are being stretched to the max. As part of being a nurse‚ it is essential that we enter into relationships with these women and their families as equal members‚ who are both there to share their experiences and knowledge. It is so important that nurses are non-judgmental and accepting and that they don’t take
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Postpartum Hemorrhage Jorge Garcia‚ MD December‚ 2001 Outline Case History Definition Rapid diagnosis Treatment Review risks Case History. Healthy 32 yo G2P1+0. Previous C/S 2 years back Augmented vaginal delivery with vacuum extraction‚ with episiotomy On admission uterus will contracted. Lochia normal Second day Patient complaining of continues sever pain prescribed as pressure on the rectum side which was not relieved by analgesia. Lochia was minimal‚ episiotomy
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Recognizing Postpartum Depression The birth of a baby is generally considered a joyful time‚ but it is also a time when women are susceptible to depression. Such feelings make it extremely difficult for a new mother to take care of herself and her baby and it may put a strain on the family. Depression that occurs after the birth of a baby is called postpartum depression‚ otherwise known as PPD. Postpartum illness is a serious problem among women. Once thought of as a relatively minor phase within
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Prenatal and Postpartum Scenario Mindy Donaldson PSY 280 April 17‚ 2015 6- Month Pregnant Woman MEMO To: 6- month Pregnant Woman From: Mindy Donaldson Date: April 17‚ 2015 Re: Daily Activity List The following is a daily activity list for the 6 month developmental pregnancy timeline‚ this consist of three activities if done daily can have a positive effect on your pregnancy and your infant’s future development. What a baby looks like and how it acts‚ to an extent are determined by
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Acknowledgements Upon the completion of this partial database‚ this would not be possible without the gathered efforts of everyone belonging to the first group for the first Community Health Nursing rotation. Without which‚ the data gathered were all hard works from the group to be able to come up with a partial diagnosis that may help in taking immediate actions to the severe problems of the community. The raging heat of the sun and the strong rain pour were all worth it because nothing can beat something
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Prenatal and Postpartum Scenario Ms. LaTonya Clay PSY/280 August 16‚ 2012 Ingrid Lewis Prenatal and Postpartum Memo: Dr. LaTonya Clay Patient: Patricia Anderson 6 months pregnant (necessary daily activities) Prenatal and Postpartum Scenario Here are a few daily activities that pregnant mothers can do that will positively affect her infant’s future development. Taking care of your health is essential not only for your own personal benefit but also to the well being of your growing
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of delivery‚ parity and tenderness of breasts which can have different results because of different culture. [4] Postpartum sexual function is affected by changes in anatomy‚ hormonal milieu‚ family structure‚ and husband relationships that accompany childbirth. Although the intimacy of beginning a family and
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