Communities could do a lot of ways to make sure that citizens are well informed of the latest researches and discoveries that are related to Mother and Infant care. It is in communities that mothers are exposed everyday, thus the promotion of information regarding pregnancy in a community would not only help the mother but also increase the understanding of different people regarding pregnancy. What should and should not be done and taken by a pregnant woman should be a highlight on community approaches to be able to somehow illuminate and educate those who are not aware of proper pre natal care for pregnant women.
Health care nurses and nursing in general should practice sterilization and strict care on infants who are at high risk in developing infections and disorders. Since these infants are fragile, it is of primary importance that their hospital needs are taken care of and are prioritized. Infants as we all know are fragile and helpless, thus nurses should be able to attend to their needs as soon as possible. Nurses are also responsible in making sure that they get proper temperature and are the ones who shall monitor them closely regarding doses of medication needed –if it is a premature and/or low birth weight baby.
Nurses are also responsible in cleaning the infant and making sure that the place there are no ants or other insects and things that might upset the infant when he/she is still in the nursery. Nurses should also be able and well informed to answer questions of mother’s regarding the care of the infant. The mothers of those who developed complications should be approached in a more sensitive manner while informing them of the factors that might affect and further aggregate infant’s illness and how prenatal care might affect birth outcomes. Conclusion
Infant Mortality rate remains an integral part of a population’s health. The United States government has goals to curve the disparities that increase between racial and ethnic groups with regards to infant deaths. There are several strategies that are now currently in effect however, the agencies focused more on monitoring and research but have done little to actually let the public know about the result. The community can also play a large role in informing the citizens or the population about recent research studies and in preventing the possibility of mortality among infants.
Nurses in particular have enough responsibility in making sure that the infants are properly nourished and well-taken care while in the hospital or health care custody.
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