Importance of Obstetrics and Gynecology nursing

Importance of Obstetrics and Gynecology nursing

Ensuring healthy antenatal period followed by a safe normal delivery with a healthy child and an uneventful post partum period. Prompt and efficient cares during obstetrical emergencies also prevent so many of complications. The importance of the obstetric and gynecology nursing are:

·                 Equip the nurse with the knowledge and understanding of the Anatomy and physiology of reproductive organ be able to apply it in practice

·                 With a good knowledge of obstetric drugs including, the effect of diseases their Complications and know how to deal with them.

·                 Develop skills in carrying out antenatal care and be able to detect any abnormality, recognize and prevent complications.

·                 Select high risk cases for hospital delivery and provide health education.

·                 Develop skills in supporting the women in labour, maintain proper records, and deliver her safely and resuscitate her new born when necessary.

·                 Be able to care for the mother and baby during the post partum period and be able to identify abnormalities and help them to get-over it.

·                 Be able to educate them on care of the baby, immunization, family guidance and family spacing.

·                 Be ready to offer advice to support the mother and understand her problems as a mature, kind and helpful nurse.