Nursing Global Conference

Obstetric and gynecology nursing is one of the most specialized scopes that cares for women through most of the stages in their reproductive health, especially during pregnancy and childbirth as well as after giving birth. Nurses are fully incorporated into such an environment, which is characterized by its caring provision about both mothers and their infants' safety and well-being. Below is a guide on the mandatory duties and practices of the nurse in obstetrics and gynecology.

1. Prenatal Care Service Comprehensive With the pregnant mother, the nurse is given the service of comprehensive prenatal care. Highly deliberate practices offered are assessment of deliberation, monitoring fetal development, and managing any other health issues that may likely occur during the period. Nurses advice mothers on nutritional intake, and exercise, while ensuring them to visit for check-up annually. Education of mothers regarding bodily changes and what to expect during such events helps ensure their healthy living.

2. Labour Support and Delivery Support: The nurse by providing all care to the mother during her labour acts as both mother's advocate. She monitors the mother's vital signs and the labor progress and provides support to alleviate her anxiety. Nurses are taught to assist choices she has about pain relief strategies and communicate this with other members of the delivery team so that her wishes are respected. Creating an overall positive environment prevents anxiety and enables her to appreciate the birth experience more fully.

3. Post natal Care: Nurses remain relevant throughout the process of post-natal care after delivery. They monitor the mother's physical condition, take her through a procedure of breastfeeding, and then follow up on whether the newborn has health complications. Similarly, post-delivery care requires emotional support since most mothers are anxious or depressed about the birth process. Some components of post-delivery support include the coverage for information on mental health counseling and various sources of such services as well as ways through which mothers can know complications that may arise after delivery.