Antenatal and Postnatal Care.
Obstet Gynecol Clin North Am
; 49(4): 665-692, 2022 Dec.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-2227075
ABSTRACT
Optimal care during the antenatal and postnatal phases of the life cycle is a potentially positive determinant of health elsewhere in the continuum. A successful transition from the antenatal to the postnatal period requires early detection, optimal management, and prevention of disease; health promotion; birth preparedness; and complication readiness. Women, their babies, and families need appropriate evidence-based care based on their dignity and human rights before, during, and after birth. In this review, we present an overview of the components of antenatal and postnatal care needed to provide women a culturally sensitive and positive pregnancy and postnatal experience. The challenge of antenatal and postnatal care is determining their core components and underpinning them with evidence without overmedicalizing their practice.
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Collection:
International databases
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Postnatal Care
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Pregnancy Complications
Type of study:
Diagnostic study
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Experimental Studies
Limits:
Female
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Humans
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Pregnancy
Language:
English
Journal:
Obstet Gynecol Clin North Am
Journal subject:
Gynecology
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Obstetrics
Year:
2022
Document Type:
Article
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