A importância do enfermeiro frente à atenção puerperal

Abstract

This study discusses the importance of the nurse in the postpartum care. The postpartum period is understood as the period, which begins soon after birth and ends when the modifications determined by the local and general pregnancy in the mothers return to normal conditions. Nursing care postpartum aims guidance and clarification after childbirth and care of the newborn , aimed at reducing morbidity and maternal and infant mortality, low birth weight and growth retardation intrauterine seen that these causes are preventable depending on the quality of care provided at this time . Assistance to the puerperal woman is of great importance, noting that the nurse assist the puerperal take into consideration their life story, their feelings and the environment you live in establishing a relationship of trust and that values the individuality of each woman. This study is an exploratory and descriptive study through a literature review. It is essential to ensure the quality of nursing actions during the care provided to postpartum women, as they experience a phase transformations physical , emotional , or psychosocial in nature, involving beliefs and values .