Review the care needs of a baby
What is post-natal care?
Post natal care is when your midwife visits you at home after you have gone home after having your baby. Your midwife will ensure that mother and baby are doing fine. She will continue to visit you and your baby whenever necessary. Your doctor will also need to come and see you when your baby is five to seven days old to check that you are both recovering well from the birth. You will need to telephone the surgery to request a visit from your doctor because they can’t just turn up unexpected. During the first few weeks after birth, both your midwife and health visitor will be able to offer advice and support.
The Role of 4 Health Care Professionals:
Midwife: The word midwife means ‘with woman’. Midwifes are qualified to look after a pregnant woman and her baby throughout the antenatal care period, during labour and birth, and for up to 28 days after the baby has been born. As long as everything is normal, a midwife can provide all your care and tell you everything you need to know. It is important that you and your midwife have a good relationship. You need to work together and she needs to support you in all your choices. In order to help you give birth, your midwife needs to be respectful. This will help to make you feel safe and you will be able to relax.
Health Visitor: Health visitors help people to stay healthy and avoid illnesses. They are involved with families with children under the age of five. Their role is to offer support and encouragement to families through the early years from pregnancy and birth. Most health visitors work alongside midwives, preparing parents for the birth of their baby.
They can give advice on the child’s growth & development, if they have any common skin problems, the child may experience behaviour difficulties this could be; sleeping, eating, potty training, temper tantrums and teething. They can help you with breastfeeding, weaning, healthy eating, hygiene, safety and exercise. Some mothers
Post natal care is when your midwife visits you at home after you have gone home after having your baby. Your midwife will ensure that mother and baby are doing fine. She will continue to visit you and your baby whenever necessary. Your doctor will also need to come and see you when your baby is five to seven days old to check that you are both recovering well from the birth. You will need to telephone the surgery to request a visit from your doctor because they can’t just turn up unexpected. During the first few weeks after birth, both your midwife and health visitor will be able to offer advice and support.
The Role of 4 Health Care Professionals:
Midwife: The word midwife means ‘with woman’. Midwifes are qualified to look after a pregnant woman and her baby throughout the antenatal care period, during labour and birth, and for up to 28 days after the baby has been born. As long as everything is normal, a midwife can provide all your care and tell you everything you need to know. It is important that you and your midwife have a good relationship. You need to work together and she needs to support you in all your choices. In order to help you give birth, your midwife needs to be respectful. This will help to make you feel safe and you will be able to relax.
Health Visitor: Health visitors help people to stay healthy and avoid illnesses. They are involved with families with children under the age of five. Their role is to offer support and encouragement to families through the early years from pregnancy and birth. Most health visitors work alongside midwives, preparing parents for the birth of their baby.
They can give advice on the child’s growth & development, if they have any common skin problems, the child may experience behaviour difficulties this could be; sleeping, eating, potty training, temper tantrums and teething. They can help you with breastfeeding, weaning, healthy eating, hygiene, safety and exercise. Some mothers