Obstetric and Gynecological Nursing - The Carter Center

• Rest at least 10 hrs at night and 2 in the afternoon,
clothing shuold be confortable
• Breast care
• Diet - Rich in Iron and protein
Report the following
• Vaginal bleeding
• Reduced fetal movements
• Frontal or reccuring headaches
• Sudden swelling
• Rupture of the membranes
• Premature onset of contractions etc.
Booking for Confinement
Women should attend: - Monthly upto 28 weeks
- Every 2 weeks up to 36 weeks
- Weekly 36 weeks there after.
N.B. High risk mothers eg. multiple pregnancy, suspected
disproportion etc. should attend weekly.
At subsequent Visits:-
• Blood pressure, weight (edema)
• Abdominal examination (all steps of abdominal
examination)
• Hematocrit test should be repeated at 28 and 36 weeks of
• gestation Health Education
• Listening and managing any complaint
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