| Description |
xviii, 215 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm + 10 summary guidelines |
| Contents |
1. Endometritis and abnormal blood loss -- 2. Perineal pain and dyspareunia -- 3. Caesarean section wound care and pain relief -- 4. Breastfeeding issues -- 5. Urinary problems -- 6. Bowel problems -- 7. Depression and other psychological morbidity -- 8. Fatigue -- 9. Backache -- 10. Headache -- Appendix 1. Search Strategy -- Appendix 2. Use of the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale -- Appendix 3. Symptom checklist |
| Summary |
This book gives clear and evidence-based guidelines on the identification and management of postnatal health problems (rather than on routine observations and examinations of blood pressure, temperature, uterine involution, lochia and perinuem.) This approach allows carefully individualised care within a framework which covers both physical and psychological problems experienced by the women. Guidelines are offered for the primary management of symptoms identified, covering general and specific advice in order to reduce the impact of the symptoms and incorporating criteria for GP referral. The importance of advice to allay maternal anxiety is emphasised. A symptom checklist is offered to document systematically the physical symptoms on the 10 th and 28 th postnatal days. Leaflets which summarise the guidelines are held in a pocket inside the back cover |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Subject |
Postnatal care.
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Postnatal Care.
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| Author |
Bick, Debra.
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| LC no. |
00002286 |
| ISBN |
0443064911 paperback |
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