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December 04-05, 2019 | Dubai, UAE
Annual Congress on
Midwifery and Gynaecology 2019
December 04-05, 2019
Midwifery nursing and Gynaecology
J Nurs Res Pract, Volume 3 |
ISSN: 2632-251X
Volume 3
Journal of Nursing Research and Practice
Continuity of caregivers for care during pregnancy and childbirth
Maha Abu Saleem
Universal Hospital Al Ain, UAE
Background:
Care during pregnancy, childbirth, and the postnatal period is often provided by multiple
caregivers, many of whomwork only in the antenatal clinic, labour ward or postnatal unit. However, continuity
of care is provided by the same caregiver or a small group from pregnancy through the postnatal period.
Objectives:
The objective of this review was to assess continuity of care during pregnancy and childbirth
and the puerperium with usual care by multiple caregivers. Clear benefits for women from continuity of
care during pregnancy and childbirth. Care during pregnancy, childbirth and the postnatal period is often
provided by multiple caregivers. The term 'continuity of care' refers to the actual provision of care by the
same caregiver or small group of caregivers throughout pregnancy, during labour and birth, and in the period
following birth. The review of trials found that women who had continuity of care by a team of midwives
were more likely to discuss antenatal and postnatal concerns, attend prenatal classes, give birth without
painkillers, feel well prepared and supported during labour, and feel prepared for child care. Resuscitation
was also less frequently required for their babies.
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