Obstetric and Gynecological Nursing - The Carter Center

emergencies also prevent so many of complications. The
importance of the obstetric and gynecology nursing are:
- Equip the nurse with the knowledge and understanding of
the Anatomy and physiology of reproductive organ be
able to apply it in practice
- With a good knowledge of obstetric drugs including, the
effect of diseases their Complications and know how to
deal with them.
- Develop skills in carrying out antenatal care and be able
to detect any abnormality, recognize and prevent
complications.
- Select high risk cases for hospital delivery and provide
health education.
- Develop skills in supporting the women in labour, maintain
proper records, and deliver her safely and resuscitate her
new born when necessary.
- Be able to care for the mother and baby during the post
partum period and be able to identify abnormalities and
help them to get-over it.
- Be able to educate them on care of the baby,
immunization, family guidance and family spacing.
- Be ready to offer advice to support the mother and
understand her problems as a mature, kind and helpful
nurse.
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