Information Priorities of New Mothers in a Short-Stay Program

Martell, Louise K.; Imle, Margaret A.; Horwitz, Sheryl; Wheeler, Linda

doi:10.1177/019394598901100306

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“…This is congruent with recent research about postnatal care that confirms women want support with their own health and adjustment to parenting, and information to assist their understanding about their infant's behaviour, health, and care. 3,[17][18][19][20] In the immediate post-birth period, rest, reassurance, and help with infant feeding are priorities for women. 4,12,18,21 Research from the United Kingdom 4 and Australia 5,12 suggest the most important aspect of postnatal care is having a midwife sit and listen to women's needs and concerns.…”

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Time to listen: Strategies to improve hospital-based postnatal care

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Time to listen: Strategies to improve hospital-based postnatal care

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“…The first visit took place approximately 4 days post-discharge; the second visit occurred about 2 weeks post-birth. In a previous study of 42 new mothers who had contact with visiting nurses after early discharge from the hospital, all of the mothers asked the nurses important questions pertaining to care when the nurse made the initial contacts (Martell, Imle, Horwitz, & Wheeler, 1989). The mothers often had concerns related to health, infant care, and feeding when the nurse visited at approximately 72 hours after discharge.…”

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Seeking Newborn Information as a Resource for Maternal Support

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2009

j perinat educ

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The purpose of this descriptive, longitudinal study was to identify topics and sources of information sought by new mothers. Eighty-nine mothers were recruited from prenatal classes conducted at two health-care systems located in the Midwest region of the United States. Telephone contact was made with the mothers between 2 and 3 weeks postpartum. Each mother completed prenatal and postpartum questionnaires addressing mothers' perceived support systems. Findings indicated that, despite attending prenatal classes and receiving child and postpartum care instruction, mothers often want additional information after they bring their baby home. The study's results contribute to nursing knowledge by confirming that new mothers seek and receive information regarding childcare from multiple sources. Nurse-initiated contacts with postpartum mothers provide support and information that can assist mothers in caring for their newborns.

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“…Women want and may benefit from support and information about infant behaviours, illness and care, their own physical and emotional health and adjustment to enhance parenting efficacy and confidence in the initial postnatal period (Martell et al 1989, Bick et al 1997, Dato et al 2000, Singh & Newburn 2000, Cooke & Stacey 2003, Johansson & Darj 2004, While in hospital women have reported wanting rest, reassurance and help with infant…”

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