A descriptive study design was used to evaluate primiparas' mothers' self-care practices during postpartum period. Setting: The study was conducted at the postnatal departments at Ain Shams Maternity University Hospital. Sample size: The study was conducted on 665 primipara mothers during postnatal period. Sample type: Simple random sample technique was used to select the sample for the study. Tools: Three tools of data collections were used; a structured interview questionnaire, Likert scale and observational checklist. Results: Concerning post-natal self-care practices the study revealed that 90.6% from mothers were performing breast care correctly, 86.1% from mothers were performing perineal care correctly, 58.9% from them had healthy nutrition and 70.3% weren't implementing follow up visits. Conclusion: The study revealed that, the majority of mothers were performing breast care correctly, majority of mothers were performing perineal care correctly, more than one third of mothers had unhealthy nutrition during post natal period, and nearly three fourth from mothers weren't implementing follow up visits. The study revealed majority of mothers had positive attitudes toward post natal self-care. Recommendation: Conducting an educational program for mothers in Maternal and Child Health Centers and must be started during late pregnancy to inform mothers about routine self-care during postnatal period. Providing pamphlets and posters for primipara mothers to increase their awareness about post-partum self-care practice.
In Bangladesh 37% of pregnant women are taking four step of ANC treatment. The main purpose of this study was to identify the factor associated with ANC checkup. A hospital based cross sectional study at Mohammadpur Fertility Services and Training Center (MFSTC), Mohammadpur, Dhaka, Bangladesh. This cross sectional study was conveyed 100 pregnant women who visited the Mohammadpur Fertility Services and Training Center for taking antenatal checkup. Total 100 pregnant women’s data was collected in which 12%, 2nd trimester and 88% , 3rd trimester of pregnancy. According to the amount 3rd trimester of pregnant women came this hospital for antenatal checkup. Demographic data and information on age height, weight, religion, educational qualification, birth control method, health problem, blood donor, physical test, tetanus vaccine, family income level, and economical effect were collected from the patient by using a questionnaire. A good number of the pregnant women normally eaten balanced food. Some of the patients maintain the proper antenatal instruction and take more seasonal fruits and vegetable, egg, milk, fish to satisfy their nutrients for maternal health care period
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