Evaluation of postnatal care consultation services for postpartum mothers at the department of obstetrics, national hospital of obstetrics and gynecology in Vietnam
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Postpartum mothers, newborns, baby care, counselingAbstract
Objective: To determine the care needs of postpartum mothers in the first week after childbirth. Subjects and Methods: A cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted on 205 mothers giving birth normally at the Department of Obstetrics, Central Maternity Hospital. Results: 53.2% of postpartum mothers felt confident in caring for their babies, while 27.3% lacked confidence in baby care. 56.6% of mothers expressed a need for advice on postpartum diet, and 20.0% had specific daily menu consultation needs. Postpartum mothers expressed concerns about both monitoring the health of the baby and breast-related issues, with a rate of 36.1%. 39.5% of mothers desired the hospital to provide general services for mother and baby care, and 21.5% wished for the hospital to offer a full range of counseling and care services for mother and baby. 42.4% of mothers planned to use hospital services after discharge. Conclusion: Many postpartum mothers have needs for postpartum counseling and care services for both mothers and newborns. Healthcare professionals need to provide detailed advice on department services so that mothers can be informed and efficiently register for services.
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