Document Type

Article

Publication Date

4-17-2024

Abstract

The rates of infant and maternal mortality and morbidity rates are too high. Women are wanting out of the hospital quicker and quicker after they give birth. Women are pushing to be out of the hospital before the end of the 24-hour mark after they have given birth. Studies have shown that even with 48 hours in the hospital, women aren’t given enough time to properly learn the information needed recommended/mandated by the government. It was also shown that the warning signs told to mothers for different conditions were not the same based on what nurse was giving it. The most common mechanism for teaching that is used is pamphlets. Nurses are unable to properly meet new mothers’ learning needs. There is also not enough time to make sure that baby and mother are stable enough to go home without the risk of readmission. In order to reduce rates of infant and maternal mortality and morbidity rates, longer hospital stays should be enforced. Home visits by a nurse, prenatal education and resources in pregnancy tests can also be used in tandem with longer hospital stays.

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