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C- Late postpartum care for the mother and newborn (activities of

postpartum visits)

1. A new mother should visit the health center, for her first postpartum visit, or

be visited by a health worker at home within 7-10 days of delivery.

2. This is especially true if she delivered at home.

3. This is important to make sure that the woman and the infant are recovering

from the labor and delivery.

4. If all is well, the next visit should be at the 40 day. Both the mother and
th
infant will have a thorough physical examination, the infant will be

immunized.

5. All mothers’ questions about breast feeding, family planning and any other

worries will be answered

6. The MOHP /maternal and child health department has set a schedule of five

home visits for postpartum care to be done by the nurse or midwife

The Following Activities Will be Emphasized in Each Visit in Addition to the

Routine Postpartum Care

No. of Visits Time Activities

nd
1 2 day For the mother
 Check vital signs and blood pressure

 Estimate the fundal level
 Ask about lochia, bleeding, urine and bowel
movement

 Episiotomy care
 Check the condition of the lower extremities
 Assess the condition of breast and perineum

For the newborn
 Take the temperature
 Weight the newborn

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