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- Title
Postpartum maternal health care in the United States: a critical review.
- Authors
Cheng C; Fowles ER; Walker LO
- Abstract
Postpartum maternal health care is a neglected aspect of women's health care. This neglect is evident in the limited national health objectives and data related to maternal health. Missed opportunities for enhancing the health care of postpartum women occur in the scope of routine postpartum care. Differing perceptions of maternal needs between nurses and new mothers also contribute to inadequate health care. Therefore, collecting national data on postpartum maternal morbidity, reforming postpartum care policies, providing holistic and flexible maternal health care, encouraging family support and involvement in support groups, and initiating educational programs are recommended. Further research is needed on issues related to postpartum maternal health.
- Publication
Journal of Perinatal Education, 2006, Vol 15, Issue 3, p34
- ISSN
1058-1243
- Publication type
Academic Journal
- DOI
10.1624/105812406x119002