Care of Mother and Baby in the Post Natal Period

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Task A: Answer the following questions – MAX 600 words

Q1 [AC 1.1][AC 1.2] This question is about cord cutting:

[A] State when the placental cord should be cut after birth and explain why this timing is best.

[B] Evaluate why should you consult the family about their wishes for cord cutting

 

Q2 [AC 2.1] This question is about the Apgar Score:

[A] Define Apgar Score

[B] Identify the 5 factors that are used to make up an Apgar Score

[C] Explain hat actions would be taken to obtain an Apgar Score

 

Q3 [AC 3.1] This question will be talking about the health implications for mother in the postnatal period:

[A]    i) Name 3 different postnatal health problems or complications for a new mother

ii) Explain what symptoms and precautions a midwife would take at each postnatal contact to screen for these postnatal health problems/complications

[B] You are providing a postnatal visit at 8 days after birth. The mother has expressed some discomfort when breast feeding. On examination, you see that    the breasts are red and swollen.

Discuss the potential health implications and advice that you would provide the new mother

 

[C] When a new mother is experiencing postnatal depression, what can you do as a midwife to ensure they are receiving the proper support? Identify 2            suggestions and explain how this would support the new mother.

 

Task B: Design a poster that outlines the psychological impacts of birth on new parents, and what can be done to advise them – MAX 400 Words

This task should have you display a clear understanding of the psychological transition to parenthood for new parents through outlining clear and detailed advice for new parents

 

Task C: Complete an essay explaining the impacts of routines to parents and baby in a newborns life, outlining those that are most critical to parents and baby. – MAX 1000 words (excluding references)

This task should have you show understanding the importance of routines such as feeding, changing and bathing and explain why following these routines are beneficial to both the mother and the baby