The Postpartum Follow-up Nurse Clinician

Postpartum blues Assessment and intervention

“… Conceptual model of maternal adaptation. This model, by Nancy E. Donaldson, 10 was adapted from a model originally developed by Aguilera and Messick 9 . (Reprinted with permission from J Obstet Gynecol Neonat Nurs 10(4):251 (1981).…”

“…Much investigation is needed in that area. Still, as Donaldson states, “The capacity of a family to nuture the young can be significantly influenced by the quality and quantity of nurturing it receives during the child‐bearing year.” 10 Well‐timed and appropriate intervention by the nurse‐midwife can provide care, continuity, and compassion for the family, always directed toward the goal of healthy adaptation and growth, even through the postpartum blues.…”