Category: Maternal Nursing

Maternal nursing, also known as maternity nursing, entails providing healthcare services to women during pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period. Maternal nurses support women throughout the entire process of pregnancy, ensuring their physical and emotional well-being, as well as that of their babies. This can involve prenatal care, labor and delivery assistance, and postpartum care. Maternal nurses educate expectant mothers on prenatal nutrition, childbirth preparation, breastfeeding techniques, newborn care, and postpartum recovery. They also monitor the health of both mother and baby, administer medications as needed, and provide emotional support to families during this significant life transition.

Implant Contraceptives

What are Implant Contraceptives? Implant contraceptives are small, flexible rods inserted under the skin of the upper arm, releasing progestin to prevent pregnancy. Mode of Action They act in the following ways: Effectiveness of Implant Contraceptives Advantages of Implant Contraceptives Limitations of Implants Side Effects of Implants Management of Implants

Emergency Contraceptives (ECs)

What are Emergency Contraceptives? Emergency contraceptives are methods used to prevent pregnancy after unprotected intercourse or contraceptive failure. Types of Emergency Contraceptives Mode of Action Effectiveness of Emergency Contraceptives Advantages of ECs Limitations of ECs Side Effects of ECs Management of ECs

Progestin-Only Oral Contraceptives

Unlike combined oral contraceptives, progestin-only contraceptives contain only synthetic progestin and no estrogen. What are Progestin-Only Oral Contraceptives (POCs)? Progestin-only oral contraceptives, also known as “mini-pills,” contain only synthetic progestin and no estrogen. They are ideal for women who cannot use combined contraceptives due to health reasons. Mode of Action They act in three different […]

Combined Oral Contraceptives

Combined oral contraceptives, also called “the pill” have been in use for the past half a century. What are Combined Oral Contraceptives (COCs)? Combination oral contraceptives are synthetic pills that mimic woman’s natural hormones, progesterone (progestin) and estrogen. They are usually packaged in packs of 21 or 28 tablets. Only the first 21 pills in […]