Tag: Maternity Services

All women and their babies receive treatment from health care professionals competent in resuscitation for both mother and infant, newborn examination and in providing breastfeeding support. Maternity services promote breastfeeding, whilst supporting all women whatever their chosen method of feeding.

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Observing and Assessing Children, Pregnant Women and Older Adults Lecture

Nursing Lectures

In this module so far, you have studied the processes involved in accurately and comprehensively observing and assessing adults....

Last modified: 19th Oct 2021

Developing Maternity Services for Aboriginal Communities

Nursing Essays

For the purpose of this essay, when referring to Aboriginals, this is inclusive of all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Whilst many Aboriginal women experience healthy pregnancies, it ha...

Last modified: 14th May 2020

Antenatal Care In Primary Health Care Centers

Nursing Essays

The antenatal period offers many opportunities to provide targeted health services. Antenatal care became associated with general health evaluation as a result of the increasing recognition of these f...

Last modified: 11th Feb 2020

Cultural Differences in Midwifery Care

Nursing Essays

Introduction The provision of holistic midwifery care is a fundamental role of the midwife (NMC, 2004). However, holistic care must encompass a wide range of practices, including care for the psychos...

Last modified: 11th Feb 2020

Role Of The Midwife Health And Social Care Essay

Nursing Essays

The term “midwife” derives from the Latin meaning “with woman” or in France “wise woman”. “Throughout the ages women have depended on a skilled person, usuall...

Last modified: 11th Feb 2020

The nature of health promotion work in midwifery

Nursing Essays

Health promotion is an essential part of a midwives responsibility; “the nature of health promotion work in midwifery is geared toward promoting the health of the mother and ensuring an optimum ...

Last modified: 11th Feb 2020

The Role of a Midwife in Domestic Violence Cases

Nursing Essays

Domestic violence and public health – The role of the midwife. Why is domestic violence a public health issue for midwives?The latest triennial maternal mortality report (CEMACH, 2004) reveals t...

Last modified: 11th Feb 2020

Collaborative Care: Australian Maternity Care

Nursing Essays

In the context of maternity care, ‘collaboration’ is defined as a shared partnership between a birthing woman, midwives, doctors and other members of a multidisciplinary team (National Hea...

Last modified: 11th Feb 2020