What is postnatal care?
The care of the mother and the newborn child after delivery is known as postnatal care. It is also called post partal care. Objectives of Care to Mother: * To prevent complications of postpartal period * To provide care for the rapid restoration of the mother to optimum health. * To check adequacy of breast feeding. * To provide family planning services * To provide basic health education to mother and family Essential Physical Care for Mother: It should be made sure the mother has three checkups a day for three days after delivery. The following vitals are supposed to be kept under observation: * Body temperature * Pulse & respiration * Breasts * Urine and bowel checks * Involution of uterus * Keeping check for any sort of infection * Anaemia * Nutrition Frequency of Post natal Checkups: Three times a day for three days after delivery Once or twice a week for first few weeks Once a month for first 6 months Once in 2-3 months for end of one year ( Make sure you are always in touch with
