Preparation for Parenthood

1
Preparation for Parenthood

• Chapter 8

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Preconception Counseling

• Do parents agree that they want to have children?
• Religious beliefs
• Health hazard
• Physical Exam
• Nutrition
• Exercise
• Contraception

3
Decisions, Decisions

• Choice of healthcare provider
• Birth plan
• Setting
• How involved does father want to be?
• Sibling preparation

4
Parent Education

• Teach classes in chronological order
• Adolescents needs
• Identify community resources
• Sibling participation
• Grandparent participation

5
Preparation for C/S

• Anticipatory teaching
• Anesthesia
• What to expect post op
• Does father want to be present?
• For repeat evaluate first experience
• Address concerns
• Prepare for possible repeat

6
Birthing Education

• Usually taught by educator
• Teach relaxation and coping skills
• Lamaze- psycho prophylactic (mind prevention)
• All methods use breathing techniques
• Can use effleurage during mild to moderate
  contractions

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Function of Breathing

• Relaxation
• Keep body and fetus oxygenated
• Decrease pain and anxiety
• Gives sense of control