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care and support to women and their families before, during, and after childbirth
educate mothers about natural childbirth techniques and pre-natal health, provide comfort during delivery, and teach mothers about mother-child bonding after the baby has been born
OB Nursing; Postpartum Nursing; Women's Health Nursing; or Mother/Baby/Couplet Care Nursing.
Nurse midwives
women who are in labor or who have recently delivered, or for those who may be having complications with labor
work with doctors to develop a plan to aid in the safe delivery of healthy babies
Lactation consultants
help new mothers master breastfeeding and cope with problems
advocate for breastfeeding mothers in the workplace, and they work in the health policy arena to encourage the development of progressive breastfeeding programs and legislation
OB/GYN Nurses
total care for pregnant women, from prenatal visits through to labor and delivery
primary health care throughout the course of a woman's reproductive life
Obstetrics
pregnant women, including labor and childbirth and providing a safe delivery of the baby
Gynecology
diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of diseases, disorders, and conditions of the female reproductive system
Theories and Models for Perinatal Nursing
- Ramona T. Mercer Maternal Role Attainment
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