The Nurse's Guide: Containing a Series of Instructions to Females Who Wish to Engage in the Important Business of Nursing Mother and Child in the Lying-In Chamber (Classic Reprint) - Softcover
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A practical guide for nurses caring for mothers and newborns during the lying-in period, drawn from The Nurse's Guide.
This handily organized manual offers clear, step-by-step instructions for nursing mothers through delivery and the early days with a newborn. It emphasizes professional collaboration with physicians, personal hygiene, and careful observation of the mother and baby to support safe, comfortable care.
What you will experience- Foundations of nursing behavior and how to gain the family’s trust in the patient’s chamber.
- How to respond to common postnatal discharges (lochia) and when to report to the physician.
- Practical newborn care, including cleansing, dressing, and handling the umbilical cord.
- Safe administration of medicines and following a physician’s orders precisely.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book provides comprehensive guidance for women who aspire to become nurses specializing in maternal care. Published in 1839, the text underscores the critical role that nurses play in ensuring the well-being of both mother and child during childbirth and the postnatal period. The author, a respected physician and lecturer, recognized the need for well-trained nurses to assist with the safe delivery of babies and the recovery of new mothers. The book delves into the essential qualities and responsibilities of a competent nurse. It emphasizes the importance of maintaining a calm and professional demeanor, adhering strictly to medical instructions, and establishing a strong rapport with patients and their families. The author also highlights the need for nurses to possess a sound understanding of the physiological and emotional changes women experience during pregnancy, labor, and the postpartum period. This book serves as a valuable historical document, offering insights into the development of nursing practices in the 19th century. It demonstrates the author's dedication to promoting the health and well-being of women and their families, and underscores the enduring significance of nurses in providing compassionate and skilled care during one of life's most transformative experiences. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781391007960_0
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